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Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood Among Richest Women in Music

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Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood have more in common than musical talent, good looks and fashion sense. The sizable paychecks of the superstars have earned them both a spot on Forbes' 2011 list of the Top-Earning Women in Music.

Taylor, who turned 22 earlier this week, finished second on the list, earning $45 million this year, thanks in part to the continued success of her 'Speak Now' CD and worldwide tour of the same name. She's topped on the list, not surprisingly, by pop-culture icon Lady Gaga, whose total take for the past year exceeded $90 million.

Meanwhile, Carrie placed seventh on the list, banking an impressive $20 million, outpacing all other former 'American Idol' contestants for 2011. Earlier this year, Taylor and Carrie both landed on Forbes' list of Best Paid Celebrities Under 30. Other women on the list, which covers a period from May 2010 to May 2011, include Adele, Katy Perry, Celine Dion, Britney Spears and Beyoncé.

Chances are Taylor and Carrie will make Forbes lists next year as well, as both have promised to release new albums in 2012. Taylor will head to Australia in March for the final leg of her Speak Now world tour, while Carrie will most likely hit the road later in the year.

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William Blevins

these lists are crap they should go by total career earnings and total net worth which would put Dolly Parton near the top with her total net worth estimated to be between 950 million to 1 billion.

September 17 2012 at 11:16 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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January 04 2012 at 3:47 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Barbara

I still don't understand where people think Taylor Swift is a Country Star...And please please don't ever compare her to Carrie, she can't hold a candle to her. Her money and popularity comes from the kids she targets. She turned 22 it's time for her to start acting like an adult don't ya think?...Taylor I'm talking about..

December 23 2011 at 7:10 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
lucasnico

this story ran on Friday

December 18 2011 at 8:41 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
mine17

These numbers are 6 months to a year and a half old! Taylor swift made 107 million in 2011 just from her speak now tour! Carrie has made almost nothing in 9 months and should not even be mentioned! (( Spun story's news ))

December 16 2011 at 3:31 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
mine17

These numbers are 6 months to a year and a half old! Taylor swift made 107 million in 2011 just from her speak now tour! Carrie has made almost nothing in 9 months and should not even be mentioned! (( Spun story's news ))

December 16 2011 at 3:31 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
bofalaska

Two of the brightest lights in the constellation of talent!

December 16 2011 at 2:53 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
skdunnivan99

They are 2 of my favorite singers!!! Love them both!!! :)

December 16 2011 at 1:29 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jessica

Carrie is ugly! She can't sing either! She screams. Taylor is not a good vocalist either. They don't deserve all the accolades that they get.

December 16 2011 at 1:26 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
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bofalaska

Johnny are you for real? Thought I just heard Kanye's knuckles dragging acros the concrete floor of his cage!

December 16 2011 at 2:51 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Barbara

Johnny you got one right...lol Your right Taylor can't sing and Carrie doesn't scream...

December 23 2011 at 7:12 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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