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The richest musicians in the world

Madonna has pipped Celine Dion and Beyonce Knowles to top the world's highest earning musicians list. According to America's Forbes magazine, the Queen of Pop earned a staggering $ 110 million from June 2008 to June 2009 due to her Sticky & Sweet world tour.

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The richest musicians in the world

Celine Dion bagged the second spot with $ 100 million.

The richest musicians in the world

Dion was followed by Beyonce, who raked in $ 87 million, reports Contactmusic.

The richest musicians in the world

Rocker Bruce Springsteen grabbed the fourth spot with $ 70 million.

The richest musicians in the world

Country star Kenny Chesney landed the fifth spot after grossing $ 65 million.

The richest musicians in the world

The sixth spot was a tie between Coldplay, Rascal Flatts and AC DC at $ 60 million each.

The richest musicians in the world

At number seven is country group The Eagles who grossed $ 55 million.

The richest musicians in the world

Country singer Toby Keith whose earnings amount to $ 52 million rounded off the list.