Taylor Swift is sure to like being part of this narrative: The pop star beat out Kanye West to take the top spot on Forbes' just-released list of the top-earning musicians of 2019. (Appropriately, spouses JAY-Z and Beyonce tied for sixth with $81 million earned apiece.) Here's their top 10 (check the link for more):
1. Taylor Swift (2019 earnings: $185 million)
2. Kanye West ($150 million)
3. Ed Sheeran ($110 million)
4. The Eagles ($100 million)
5. Elton John ($84 million)
6. (tie) JAY-Z ($81 million)
6. (tie) Beyoncé ($81 million)
8. Drake ($75 million)
9. Diddy ($70 million)
10. Metallica ($68.5 million)
Source: Forbes