Taylor Swift – $360 million
Pennsylvania native, Taylor Swift, has got to be one of the most popular musicians right now. When she began her music career, she was only 15 years old. In order to chase her dreams, she moved to Nashville and got a record deal with Big Machine. In fact, Taylor was the youngest artist to be signed by Sony. In 2006, she released her debut album, and the rest is history! Ever since then, she’s released eight albums and has evolved since she’s started. Her sound has gone through many different transformations, and her popularity has only grown over time.
Buddy Holly – $1 million
Have you ever heard of Buddy Holly? We’re sure you have. The singer-songwriter was born during the Great Depression in Texas. Back in the ’50s, he became a known rock ‘n roll figure in America. In the past, he’s dabbled in other genres like Western, R&B, and gospel. After opening for Elvis Presley, Buddy decided to pursue music in a more serious manner. He joined a group with Carl Bunch, Tommy Allsup, and Waylon Jennings called The Crickets.