10. Beyonce
32 Year Old Beyonce Knowles remains one of the most attractive women in Music and consistently releases singles and albums that her fans enjoy, part of her wealth may stem from acting in films such as The Pink Panther and Obsession, in total she brings in $53 million a year.
9. Elton John
The English singer-songwriter, composer and pianist, is one of the most famous and ageless names in the Music industry. John has many accolades to his name including two Outstanding Contribution to Music Awards and rakes in $54 million a year.
8. Taylor Swift
The Young American started her singing career in 2006 and is now, 8 years later, one of the highest paid artists, her fourth studio album, red, sold 1.2 million copies in it's first week after it's release in October 2012. Swift earned $55 million in 2013.
7. Justin Bieber
The Canadian heart throb is the youngest on our list, at just 20 Years Old, Bieber shot to fame after releasing his first single 'One Time' in 2009, he has ever since captured the hearts of young Girls worldwide and many musical awards. Bieber brought in $58 million last year.
6. Bruce Springsteen
From the Youngest, to the Oldest, Bruce Springsteen, also known as 'The Boss', returns to the top 10 after a very successful 2013, concert grosses in excess of $1 million per city have helped the 64 year old make $62 million in 2013.
5. Coldplay
Although not strictly a single Musician, Coldplay still deserve a place in our top 10, their 2013 world tour brought in a whopping $3 million per city, which led to the band ending 2013 having earned $64 million.
4. Toby Keith
The only country music artist in our top 10, Toby Keith sustains the pride of the popular American genre, Keith has brought in around $270 million in the past years and last year managed $65 million.
3. Bon Jovi
Another band entering our top 10, although primarily revolving around lead singer Jon Bon Jovi. The popular American Rock Band grossed over $3 million per city on their latest stadium tour 'Because We Can' and in 2013 earned $79 million.
2. Lady Gaga
The 28 Year Old's 9 year stay in Music has seen her become somewhat of a 'Queen of Pop', although not dressing like one, especially in her dress made of raw beef which she appeared in at 2010 MTV Music Video Awards, Gaga still managed to earn $80 million in 2013.
1. Madonna
Most of this staggering $125 million she earned in 2013 came from the tail end of her MDNA Tour, which managed to gross over $300 million. Madonna has been in the business since 1979 and still is one the most popular artists worldwide.
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