World’s Richest Female Singers
The mixed of talent, hard-work, beauty and proper management is what made these ladies the most successful in the business.
Here is the top 10 richest and most powerful women in the music industry as of 2014.
25) Katy Perry – Net Worth: $110 Million
American singer, songwriter, and actress, Katy Perry has sold 11 million albums and 81 million singles worldwide. From 2011 to 2013 she featured in Forbes’ list of Top-Earning Women In Music. A businessman, Perry’s fashion line and fragances include perfumes Purr, Meow!, and Killer Queen. Also a dedicated philanthropist, Perry supports several charitable organizations.
=23) Rihanna – Net Worth: $120 Million
With over 150 million records sales worldwide, this Barbadian singer, actress, and fashion designer is one of the best-selling artists of all time. She has won 7 Grammy Awards, 8 American Music Awards, 22 Billboard Music Awards, and 2 BRIT Awards. Her business ventures include fragrance, “Reb’l Fleur”, launched in January 2011, “Rebelle” and Nude.”
=23) Britney Spears – Net Worth: $120 Million
This American pop icon has sold over 100 million albums worldwide, making her one of the best-selling in music history. As an entrepreneur, Spears launched her line of glasses titled Shades of Britney in 2000. Other ventures include beauty care products and perfumes.
22) Christina Aguilera – Net Worth: $130 Million
Ranked by Rolling Stone as one of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time, making her the youngest singer feature on the list. The American singer-songwriter, and actress has sold over 50 million albums worldwide. Like others on the list Aguilera launched her own fragrances, Xpose, Simply Christina, Inspire, and By Night.
=19) Miley Cyrus – Net Worth: $150 Million
The daughter of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley entered the Guinness World Records in 2011 as the Most Charted Teenager. She also earned part of her wealth in television playing Miley Stewart in Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana.
=19) Jessica Simpson – Net Worth: $150 Million
American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman, Jessica Simpson has sold over 30 million albums worldwide. Her business ventures include Jessica Simpson Dessert by Jessica Simpson, beauty products, maternity clothing line, and fragrances.
=19) Vanessa Paradis – Net Worth: $150 Million
French singer, model and actress, Paradis gained success at the age of 14 with her single “Joe le taxi”. She has worked with Chanel. As of 2009 she has sold 4,277,851 albums and singles in France. Her film work include Rio, I Love You, Dubaï Flamingo and Café de Flore.
18) Janet Jackson – Net Worth: $175 Million
This American singer and actress is the sister of Michael Jackson, she has sold over 140 million albums worldwide and considered as one of the best-selling artists in the history of contemporary music. Her acting credit include movies like “Poetic Justice”, “Nutty Professor II: The Klumps”, “Why Did I Get Married”, “Why Did I Get Married Too” and “For Colored Girls.”
=15) Taylor Swift – Net Worth: $200 Million
This young country music singer came to prominence in 2006. She has sold over 26 million albums and 75 million digital single downloads. According to Forbes annual Celebrity 100, Swift has earned a total of $284 million between 2009 to 2014.
=15) Tina Turner – Net Worth: $200 Million
The Queen of Rock n Roll. With 100 million copies of album and single sales, Tina Turner is one of the most successful female rock artist. She has won 8 Grammy Awards.
=15) Bette Midler – Net Worth: $200 Million
Hawaii-born singer-songwriter, actress, comedian, film producer and entrepreneur, Midler rose to fame in 1970. As of 2012, she has sold more than 40 million records worldwide. As actress Midler made her film debut in 1979 with The Rose, earning her a Golden Globe.
14) Shakira – Net Worth: $220 Million
This Colombian pop star is famous all over the world. Her Latin, Arabic, rock and roll, and belly dancing abilities contributed hugely to her fame. Regarded as one of the most powerful women in the world, Shakira’s achievements earned her a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She has won 2 Grammy Awards and 8 Latin Grammy Awards. She has sold more than 60 million records worldwide.
13) Lady Gaga – Net Worth: $220 Million
Since her rose to fame in 2008, this American pop star commercial success is getting bigger. Her album and single sold is over 27 million and 125 million. Her first three worldwide concert tours grossed more than $300 million in revenue. Her unique fashion style has also been part of her success; she is also a fashion designer and partnered with Monster Cable Products to create fashion accessories.
12) Diana Ross – Net Worth: $250 Million
American singer, actress and record producer, Diana Ross is one of the founding member and lead singer of The Supremes, which gain success in the 1960s. She entered the Guinness Book of World Records in 1993 as the most successful female music artist in history thanks to her success in the United States and United Kingdom. She has sold about 100 million records worldwide.
11) Nana Mouskouri – Net Worth: $280 Million
Greek singer, Nana Mouskouri has sold over 300 million records and is considered the most famous in music history. She has sang in several languages including Greek, French, English, German, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Hebrew, Welsh, Mandarin Chinese and more.
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10) Cher – Net Worth: $305 Million
The American singer, actress, and television host is one of the Goddesses of Pop. As solo artist she has sold more than 100 million albums. Cher is the only artist to have a #1 single on a Billboard chart in each of the past six decades. The Armenian descent is also a fashion designer.
9) Jennifer Lopez – Net Worth: $315 Million
The most business savvy on the list, J.Lo has received high success beyond music. Her many businesses include clothing lines, fragrances, accessories, production company (Nuyorican Productions), and television shows. In March 2014, J.Lo’s net worth was estimated at $315 million. The Puerto Rican decent has sold over 55 million records worldwide.
8) Barbra Streisand – Net Worth: $340 Million
She is American singer-songwriter, author, actress, film producer, and director. With 245 million albums sold worldwide Barbra Streisand is among the Top Selling Album Artists list by Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), making her the only female recording artist in the top 10.
7) Shania Twain – Net Worth: $350 Million
This Canadian country music singer has sold over 85 million albums worldwide. The first and only female artist in history to have 3 consecutive albums certified Diamond by the RIAA. She is among the best-selling artist of all time.
=5) Dolly Parton – Net Worth: $450 Million
The most successful female country music singer, Dolly Parton has composed more than 3,000 songs and sold over 100 million worldwide; winning 8 Grammy Awards. Her business ventures include the theme park Dollywood (a dinner theatre, Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede, waterpark Dollywood’s Splash Country) and production company Sandollar Productions.
=5) Beyonce – Net Worth: $450 Million
One might say she is a billionaire to be, Beyonce is one of the most powerful women in entertainment and the most successful African American singer. As solo artist she has sold over 75 million records and 60 million with Destiny’s Child. Winning 17 Grammy Awards, she is also an actress, entrepreneur and model. Queen B has worked with big names like Tommy Hilfiger, Emporio Armani and in 2010 she launched her first fragrance, Heat. With her mother she started the House of Deréon, a women’s fashion line, in 2005. Her husband Jay-Z is worth $560 million; bringing their combined fortune at US$1 billion.
4) Mariah Carey – Net Worth: $510 Million
With over 200 million albums sold worldwide, Mariah Carey is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. As of November 2011, her net worth was reported at $500 million. She also has lines of jewelry, shoes and fragrances.
3) Celine Dion – Net Worth: $662 Million
French-Canadian singer and entrepreneur, Celine Dion became the most successful pop artist in the 1990s. In 2010, the The Los Angeles Times estimated her earnings from 2000 to 2009 at $747.9 million. She remains a popular entertainer and one of the highest-paid. Dion has sold more than 220 million albums worldwide, making her the best-selling Canadian artist in history and one of the world’s best-selling artists of all time. Her business ventures include line of fragrances, restaurants (Nickels Restaurant food chain & Schwartz’s Restaurant), nightclub (Pure) and own Le Mirage Golf Club with her husband.
=1) Gloria Estefan – Net Worth: $700 Million
The most successful Latino singer, Gloria has sold more than 100 million records worldwide. She has won 7 Grammy Awards. Outside music she is an actress and businesswoman; her businesses include several Cuban-themed restaurants (Bongos Cuban Café, Larios on the Beach) in Miami and Florida. As of 2011, People en Español magazine estimated her wealth at $700 million.
=1) Madonna – Net Worth: $700 Million
Not just a singer, Madonna has always been a savvy businesswoman since becoming a celebrity. She has sold more than 300 million albums worldwide earning her entry in the Guinness World Records of world’s top-selling female recording artist of all time. With decline in album sales, her concerts are still among the highest earners, grossing over $1 billion in 30 year career.
She launched her clothing line Material Girl in 2010; the line is sold exclusively at Macy’s. Together with her manager Guy Oseary and Mark Mastrov, Madonna is owner of Hard Candy Fitness (a chain of international fitness centers). Madonna’s other investments and companies include production companies Boy Toy Inc., Semtex Girls and fashion line Truth or Dare by Madonna. Madonna’s daughter, Lourdes Maria Ciccone Leon, is learning her entrepreneurial skills. After helping her mother in designing the Material Girl collection, Lourdes started her own make-up and beauty products Material Girl Beauty, a spin of the brand Material Girl.
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