The Queen of Pop Madonna has topped the list of highest paid musicians of 2013 by raking in $125 million from June 2012 to May 2013 from her MDNA tour and fashion line. According to Forbes magazine, the 55-year-old singer, who has beaten pop stars like Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Katy Perry and Justin Bieber to be named the highest paid musician, reportedly grossed $305 million from the success of her latest tour.
Gaga has landed the second position with $80 million. Running closely behind the New York-born pop star with $79 million is Bon Jovi.
Like Madonna, Gaga and Jovi’s earnings were mostly made from going on tours.
Toby Keith, who has bagged the fourth spot with $65 million, owes his wealth not only to music but also to his 18 restaurants. English band Coldplay finished the top 5 with $64 million.
Rounding off the rest of the top 10 were Justin Bieber ($58 million), Taylor Swift ($55 million), Elton John $54 million) and Beyonce and Kenny Chesney (tied with $53 million.
