Earning
for a talent is itself a blessing
and when it comes to singing , we come across of thousand names but there are only
few for whom their passion turned
into a resource; a resource too big to make them one of the top richest singers.
Just like in other domains, women have contributed somehow equally in music,
earning in Millions and ruling the hearts of their fans. Being a music freak
myself too, the idea of sharing that who are the richest female singers in the world of 2012
sounded interesting. With the increasing fan following of rappers, the following
female singers are giving a tough time to all the male candidates with the
combination of their talent, beauty, voice and high level performances.
Following
are the richest Female singers in 2012,
according to the latest release,
based on their earnings from studio contracts, albums and sold-out
performances.
1. Madonna
Age
53 Yrs
Net
Worth $1.1
Billion
Country
America
Hit
Track “like
a virgin”
The one and only, Madonna comes on number 1. She is probably the
only Billionaire on the list. With her experience and fan following, Madonna up
to date has been able to produce 300 Million records out of which 200 Million
rule the hearts of her fans, she has been listed as the world’s top selling
female recordings in the Guinness World records. She is a singer by nature, but
also known for her songwriting, acting and entrepreneurship.
2.Mariah Carey
Age
42Yrs
Net
Worth $750
Million
Country
America
Hit
Track “ Memoirs
of an imperfect Angel
”
Following the pace of Madonna, Carey has given 200 Million tracks
to her fans that have been appreciated throughout the world. Her net worth, at a
age of 42 is considerably large, which is up to $750 Million as revealed. The
lady has taken up the market not
only as a singer but also for lyrics writer and producer . Mariah Carey is an American singer, songwriter, record producer,
and actress.Mariah Carey career spanning over two decades, Carey has sold more
than 200 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music
artists of all time.
3.Barbra Streisand
Age
70Yrs
Net
Worth
$625Million
Country
America
Hit
Track “Love is the answer”
The winner of 15 awards by now, Barbra Streisand is one of those
blessed singers who have had won the black lady-the Oscars. She is known for her
production, direction and of course for her exceptional singing. Even at this
age, the lady has maintained her long lasting charm.
4.Celine Dion
Age
44Yrs
Net
Worth $600
Million (approx)
Country
Canada
Hit
Track “My
Heart will go on”
Now that’s the song I have grown up listening to. Celine Dion has
the privilege of singing the world
famous “my heart will go on” of the movie Titanic in 1997. She has a good record
of selling her 140 Million albums.
5.Britney Spears
Age
30
Yrs
Net
Worth
$500 Million
Country
America
Hit
Track “Baby
one more time”
Britney Spears knows how to stay in limelight; she is on and off
found in some controversy, sometimes for her singing and sometimes for her
personal life. Appearing as a child artist since a small age, Britney has been
ruling the hearts as an actor, producer and singing. Having sold 100 million
albums, she has a medal of selling 33 million certified albums, which is an
achievement itself.
6.Cher Lloyd
Age
65
Yrs
Net
Worth $450
Million
Country
America
Hit
Track “Want
you Back”
It’s again America, The goddess of pop, the winner of many awards;
Cher is an amazing, television personality, actress, director, record producer
and philanthropist.
7.Ayumi Hamasaki
Age
33
Yrs Net
Worth $400
Million
Country
Japan
Hit
Track
“Poker Face”
Starting her career in 1998 Ayumi is entertaining her followers
consistently by producing worth listening tracks. She has sold above 50 million
records in Japan only, and becoming japans’ first best selling singer.
8.Beyonce
Age
30
Yrs Net
Worth $390
Million
Country
America
Hit
Track “Dangerously
in love”
This young, attractive and talented singer has sold 75 million
records worldwide. She is a great lyricist, producer and actress a part from
being a singer.
9.Janet Jackson
Age
45
Yrs
Net
Worth $360
Million
Country
America
Hit
Track
“Control”
Known for her contemporary music, Janet Jackson has sold over 100
million records. According to the reviews,The Recording Industry Association of
America (RIAA) lists her as the eleventh best-selling female artist in the
United States, with 26 million certified albums.
10.Tina Turner
Age
72Yrs
Net
Worth $350
Million
Country
America
Hit
Track “let’s
stay together”
The
senior one, having a smooth career of 50 years, Tina has by now sold 180 Million
copies around the globe. She is widely regarded as an icon of modern music who
has been hailed as ‘One of the Greatest Artists of all time’ by the Rolling
Stone magazine
Singer
and actress Tina Turner . She
began singing professionally with her husband Ike Turner as part of the Ike and
Tina Turner Revue. As a solo artist, Tina Turner is best known for singles like
“Lets Stay Together” and “Private Dancer”. Thanks to a music career spanning five decades,
Tina Turner is believed to have a net worth of $350 million.
United
States, being the richest state of the world has even
in this domain, has captured 80% of the total worth of these top 10 female
singers. With the developing countries getting pace in music, a revolution might
hit the world, bringing new faces and thus changing the history in coming years.