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The richest musicians in the world

June 24, 2009 18:21 IST
Madonna

Madonna has pipped Celine Dion and Beyonce Knowles to top the world's highest earning musicians list. According to America's Forbes magazine, the Queen of Pop earned a staggering $ 110 million from June 2008 to June 2009 due to her Sticky & Sweet world tour.

Text: ANI

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Celine Dion

Celine Dion bagged the second spot with $ 100 million.

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Beyonce

Dion was followed by Beyonce, who raked in $ 87 million, reports Contactmusic.

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Bruce Springsteen

Rocker Bruce Springsteen grabbed the fourth spot with $ 70 million.

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Kenny Chesney

Country star Kenny Chesney landed the fifth spot after grossing $ 65 million.

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Coldplay
The sixth spot was a tie between Coldplay, Rascal Flatts and AC DC at $ 60 million each.

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The Eagles

At number seven is country group The Eagles who grossed $ 55 million.

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Toby Keith

Country singer Toby Keith whose earnings amount to $ 52 million rounded off the list.

Source: ANI