Taylor Swift named the top-earning singer of last year

Billboard magazine revealed the list of the biggest earning musicians of last year. It was topped by Taylor Swift – singer raked in $35.7 million, including $29.8 million from her world tour.

U2 have become second with $32.2 million (including $20 million from the final stage of their 360 World Tour). Country singer Kenny Chesney finished third with $29.8 million.

Fourth and fifth positions were occupied by Lady GaGa ($25.3 million) and Lil Wayne ($23.2 million) accordingly.

The Top-10 of the biggest earning acts of 2011 is:
1. Taylor Swift - $35.7 million
2. U2 - $32.2 million
3. Kenny Chesney - $29.8 million
4. Lady GaGa - $25.3 million
5. Lil Wayne - $23.2 million
6. Sade - $16.4 million
7. Bon Jovi - $15.8 million
8. Celine Dion - $14.3 million
9. Jason Aldean - $13.4 million
10. Adele - $13.1 million