American pop singer Madonna has taken first place in the annual ranking of the most highly paid musicians according to the magazine Forbes.

Over the past 12 months performer has managed to earn 110 million dollars. A significant portion of the money earned during the Madonna tour Sticky Sweet Tour in support of the album Hard Candy. However, Forbes does not take into account the divorce of Madonna with Ai film director Ritchie, who, according to some reports, it cost 75 million dollars.

second place on the list won the Canadian singer Celine Dion earned for the year $ 100 million. Closes the three leaders as representative of the female sex - Beyonse with earnings of 87 million dollars.

Among men, the most paid was Bruce Springstin. The tour in support of the album Working on a Dream musician brought 70 million dollars and fourth place ranking in Forbes.

Despite the crisis, the total income of ten most highly paid musicians grew by 44% and amounted to 719 million dollars against 500 million dollars in the previous rating.

complete list of artists, according to Forbes earn more all in the past year, as follows:

1. Madonna - 110 million dollars

2. Celine Dion - $100 million

3. Beyonse Nouls - 87 million dollars

4. Bruce Springstin - 70 million dollars

5. Kenny Chesney - 65 million dollars

6. Coldplay - 60 million dollars

6. Rascal Flatts - $ 60 million

6. AC /DC - $ 60 million

7. The Eagles - 55 million dollars

8. Toby Keith - 52 million dollars

9. Bon Jovi - $ 50 million

10. Dave Matthews Band - 45 million dollars

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