The COVID-19 pandemic made it tough for many musicians, between postponed concerts and festivals being cancelled.  However, some artists still made a ton of money in 2021, and it was all thanks to their royalties.

 

 

 

While Taylor Swift is the only female on Rolling Stones’ ‘highest paid musicians of 2021’ list, artists such as Jay-Z, Kanye West, and the iconic Bruce Springsteen made it into the top 10.

 

 

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Here are the highest paid musicians of 2021:

 

  1. Bruce Springsteen,  $590 million

 

  1. Jay-Z,  $470 million

 

  1. Paul Simon,  $260 million

 

  1. Kanye West,  $250 million

 

  1.  One RepublicsingerRyan Tedder,  $200 million

 

  1. Red Hot Chili Peppers,  $145 million

 

  1. Lindsey Buckingham,  $100 million

 

  1. Motley Crue,  $95 million

 

  1. Blake Shelton,  $83 million

 

  1. Taylor Swift,  $80 million

 

 

For a breakdown on each artist, click here.

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