Have you ever wondered which artists are making the most money these days? Well, “Billboard” has the answer. The magazine just released their 2018 Moneymakers list, featuring the 50 Highest Paid Musicians of the Year.
Bruno Mars is the highest-paying pop artist, ranking at number four with $40.7 million, with several of his colleagues making the Top Ten, including Ed Sheeran at five with $31.5 mil, Lady Gaga at six with $29.7 mil and Coldplay at 10 with $26.5.
As for who holds the top spot, that would be U2, with $54.4 million, most of which, $52 million, is from touring.
“Billboard” Top Ten Highest Paid Musicians of 2018(click here for the complete Top 20)
- U2
- Garth Brooks
- Metallica
- Bruno Mars
- Ed Sheeran
- Lady Gaga
- Billy Joel
- Guns N’ Roses
- Roger Waters
- Coldplay