Taylor Swift tops list of 2019’s highest-paid musicians with $185m

Taylor Swift has topped Forbes‘ annual list of the world’s highest-paid musicians with $185m made in pre-tax earnings from June 2018 to June 2019. The bulk of Swift’s earnings came thanks to a new record deal, an array of endorsements and the tail end of her recent ‘Reputation’ stadium tour. Kanye West came in second place having earned an estimated $150m, Ed Sheeran is third with $110m, The Eagles landed at four with $100m and Elton John claimed the fifth spot, collecting $84m.