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They're amongst the most famous and feted people in the world - with armies of fans following their every move and snapping up every merch drop and concert ticket.
The leading singers in the global music industry can earn millions of dollars from streaming revenue and selling vast numbers of vinyl, compact discs, and cassettes (apparently they’re back).
Whether you’re talking solo artists or frontmen and frontwomen of rock bands, singing songs is a serious business that directly and indirectly employs millions.
Add in money-spinning tours (flicking the switch on dynamic pricing to get an extra bob or two), advertising and sponsorship deals, shrewd investments, and £50 tshirts, and these glittering icons can become fabulously wealthy - doubly so if they also write their own material.
Here are the 28 richest singers in the world in 2025, according to CelebrityNetWorth.
21. Gene Simmons - $400 million
American rockers Kiss have been a precision-tooled money-making machine for decades, making as much from merch as from records. They also seem to always be playing live shows - with their 'farewell' tour returning to some cities several times over a number of years. It's helped co-frontman Gene Simmons earn an estimated $400 million. | Getty Images
22. Garth Brooks - $400 million
Another member of the singing $400 million club is country star Garth Brooks. His crossover appeal to pop fans has helped him sell over 170 million records. | Getty Images for Stagecoach
23. Jennifer Lopez - $400 million
Probably as famous for her acting as she is for her singing, J-Lo has combined the two careers to earn around $400 million. Depending on when you're reading this she may - or may not be - married to Ben Affleck. | Getty Images
24. Katy Perry - $400 million
American singer Katy Perry has received less-than-glowing reviews for her latest album - and become a figure of fun for her trip into 'space'. But she still has an estimated fortune of $400 million. That's worth roaring about! | Getty Images for Katy Perry