There's new data out showing the richest country singers in the world and how they made all of their money. This is more interesting than the usual static list where everyone just earns more money due to investments and new businesses.
Anyone can breakthrough and become extremely wealthy as a country musician. But to reach the top and have the highest net worth means you'll need to break into Hollywood, start additional businesses, make smart investments, and control your expenses. Some of the artists on this list have been in country music for decades, while others are newer to the scene. Check them all out and their career highlights below.
The queen of country has had 25 RIAA-certified multi-platinum, platinum, and gold records out of her 63 studio albums. She's won all the music awards, is in all of the halls of fame, and even a handful from the film industry for her starring roles in a handful of movies. She even has a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. Her literacy program has donated over 100 million books to children across the planet. The Dollywood Company hosts the Dollywood theme park and the Splash Country water park, as well as the Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction, all in Pigeon Forge, TN.
Toby has been in the game since 1993 and has released 19 studio albums and 2 Christmas albums since, totaling over 40 million album sales and 61 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. He's broken into TV, like the others, but only with performances and not acting. He's really climbed the charts with his business ventures, including his restaurant franchise "I Love This Bar & Grill" across the nation and his clothing line "TK Steelman." He also introduced a new liquor called Wild Shot Silver Mezcal.
The "King of Country" has been on the grind since 1970's and has since won all the wards, been inducted into all the halls of fame, and has been named Entertainer of the Year by the Country Music Awards and the Academy of Country Music many times over. He's one of the best-selling musicians ever, with 13 multi-platinum records, 33 platinums, and 38 gold albums. His other businesses include being a spokesperson for the Wrangler National Patriot program for wounded veterans and he even owns a Gulfstream G450 business jet company. He co-founded the Vaqueros Del Mar golf tournament and concert series. Of course, he's broken into television and film.
From Kenny's 20 studio albums, he's produced 40 Top 10 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, received countless awards as the Entertainer of the Year and Top Male Vocalist. In 2015, Forbes estimated Kenny's income at $42 million per year. He didn't receive his first instrument until he graduated from high school. He named the guitar "The Terminator," and after learning to play, he promptly moved to Nashville. He's one of the most successful crossover country singers. His album sales have reached over 30 million sales worldwide.
Alan's 80 million plus records sold come out of his 16 studio albums, 2 Christmas albums, and two gospel albums. The albums earned him a place in all the country-related halls of fame, and The Grand Ole Opry. He has 9 multi-platinum records, and tons of awards. He's branched out into other business deals, such as exclusive music and merchandise sales at the Cracker Barrel restaurants, an endorsement for Ford Trucks, and a sponsorship by NAPA Auto Parts, and headlining a tour by Fruit of the Loom.
Brad's 11 studio albums have produced 32 Top 10 singles and netted 11 million albums sold. He's accumulated 3 Grammys, 14 Academy of Country Music Awards, 14 Country Music Association Awards, and 2 American Music Awards. His high school years and many after were spent opening for many legends like Ricky Skaggs on the Jamboree USA radio show. He's released two books, increasing his revenue streams. And he records his albums largely with his live band, The Drama Kings
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