10 Richest Female Singers

Key Takeaways

• Taylor Swift is the richest female singer with a net worth of $570 million. She is known for hits like Shake It Off and Blank Space.

• Beyoncé comes in second with a net worth of $500 million. She is one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

• Rihanna's net worth is $600 million. She makes money from music, cosmetics, and fashion.

• Madonna and Céline Dion are also in the billion-dollar club with net worths over $850 million.

• Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, Cher, and Dolly Parton round out the top 10 list with net worths in the hundreds of millions.

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift, with a net worth of $570 million, tops the list as the richest female singer in the world. Born in 1989, Swift was only 16 years old when she released her self-titled debut studio album.

Hits like Love Story, You Belong With Me, We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, Shake It Off, and Blank Space catapulted her to become one of the most popular artists in the world.

Swift has won 10 Grammy Awards, holding the record for the most Album of the Year wins by a female artist. Other major accomplishments include:

• Over 50 million albums sold worldwide

• One of the best-selling music artists of all time

• 1989 was the best selling album of 2014

Beyoncé

With a net worth of $500 million, Beyoncé claims the second spot on this list. Born in 1981, Beyoncé first gained fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of Destiny's Child.

She then launched her solo career and has released six hugely successful studio albums. Some of her most popular songs include Crazy in Love, Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It), Halo, Run the World (Girls), and Drunk in Love.

Her major accomplishments include:

• Over 100 million records sold globally

• 24 Grammy Awards

• First female artist to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 with her first six solo studio albums

• One of the world's best-selling music artists

Rihanna

Rihanna has a net worth of $600 million, making her the richest female musician in the world. Born in 1988, the Barbadian singer has released many hits over her 15-year career, including Umbrella, We Found Love, Diamonds and Stay.

While Rihanna has sold over 250 million records worldwide, the bulk of her wealth comes from her cosmetics and fashion ventures. This includes:

• Fenty Beauty - A cosmetics brand launched in 2017. It achieved over $550 million in revenue in its first 15 months.

• Savage X Fenty - A lingerie brand launched in 2018. It was valued at $1 billion in 2021.

• Fenty - A fashion label launched under LVMH in 2019.

Rihanna was named the richest female musician in the world in 2021 by Forbes.

Madonna

With a net worth of $850 million, Madonna claims the 4th spot on this list. Dubbed the "Queen of Pop", she has sold over 300 million records worldwide, making her the best-selling female recording artist of all time according to Guinness World Records.

Some of her top hits include Like a Virgin, Papa Don't Preach, Vogue, Music and Hung Up. Her immense success has been attributed to her constantly reinventing both her music and image.

Major accomplishments:

• 7 Grammy Awards

• Over 300 million records sold globally

• Billboard's Top Touring Artist of All Time

• Her 'Sticky & Sweet Tour' is the highest-grossing tour by a solo artist

Céline Dion

With a net worth of $850 million, Canadian singer Céline Dion secures the 5th place. She gained international recognition after winning the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest where she represented Switzerland.

She is best known for recording the Titanic theme song My Heart Will Go On, one of the best-selling singles of all time. Other popular songs include The Power of Love and Because You Loved Me.

Accomplishments:

• Over 250 million records sold worldwide

• 5 Grammy Awards

• Named the Billboard Artist of the Decade (1990s)

• Has completed 5 sold-out world tours

• My Heart Will Go On has sold over 20 million copies worldwide

Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey has a net worth of $320 million, placing her in 6th place. She made her debut in 1990 with her self-titled album, which had 4 number one singles.

She holds the record for the most number one debuts by a female artist. Her 1994 holiday hit All I Want for Christmas Is You remains a popular Christmas song. Other major hits include Vision of Love, Touch My Body, We Belong Together, and Hero.

Key facts about her:

• Referred to as the "Songbird Supreme"

• Over 200 million records sold

• 19 number one singles on Billboard Hot 100 chart

• 5 Grammy Awards

• Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee (2020)

Jennifer Lopez

With a net worth of $400 million, Jennifer Lopez comes in at #7. She started off as a dancer and actress before venturing into music.

Her first album On the 6 was released in 1999 and featured hits like If You Had My Love and Waiting for Tonight. Other popular songs include I'm Real, Ain't It Funny, Jenny from the Block and On The Floor.

Key facts:

• Over 75 million records sold worldwide

• Highest-paid Latin actress in Hollywood

• First woman to have a number one movie and album simultaneously in the U.S.

• Received the Billboard Icon Award in 2014

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga has a net worth of $320 million, securing the 8th rank. She began performing as Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, before adopting the stage name Lady Gaga.

Her debut album The Fame was released in 2008 and was a huge success with hits like Just Dance and Poker Face. Other popular hits include Bad Romance, Born This Way and Shallow.

Highlights:

• Over 124 million singles sold worldwide

• 11 Grammy Awards

• First female artist to win an Oscar, Grammy, BAFTA and Golden Globe in one year (2019)

• Named Artist of the Year by Billboard in 2010

Cher

Veteran singer Cher has a net worth of $360 million, occupying the 9th place. She started her career in the 1960s as half of the duo Sonny & Cher.

She later became a television personality before reinventing herself as a solo pop artist in the 1980s. Her smash hit Believe is one of the best-selling singles ever. Other hits include Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves, If I Could Turn Back Time and Strong Enough.

Key facts:

• Over 100 million records sold worldwide

• Oscar, Grammy, Emmy and three Golden Globe winner

• Believe was the biggest-selling single by a female artist in the UK

• Her Farewell Tour (2002-2005) is the most successful tour by a female artist

Dolly Parton

Rounding off the list is country music legend Dolly Parton, with a net worth of $350 million. She has released over 3000 songs in her career spanning 7 decades.

Her songs Jolene, Coat of Many Colors, 9 to 5, and I Will Always Love You are considered country music classics. Although mainly a country artist, her pop covers also became hits.

Key facts:

• 25 RIAA-certified Gold, Platinum, and Multi-Platinum awards

• Record 42 top-10 country albums on Billboard's Top Country Albums

• Two-time Grammy Award winner

• Country Music Hall of Fame inductee (1999)

• Kennedy Center Honors recipient (2006)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the richest female singer in 2022?

As of 2022, Rihanna is the richest female singer with a net worth of $1.4 billion according to Forbes. The bulk of her wealth comes from her cosmetics company Fenty Beauty.

Who has sold the most albums ever?

Madonna holds the record for the best-selling female album artist worldwide, having sold over 300 million records.

Who has the most Billboard Hot 100 number one singles?

Mariah Carey holds the record with 19 number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart since her debut.

Who is the best-selling music artist of all time?

The best-selling music artist of all time is the King of Pop Michael Jackson, with estimated sales of over 350 million records worldwide.

What female singer has the most Grammy Awards?

Alison Krauss has won the most Grammys by a female artist, with a total of 27 awards. Beyoncé comes in second, having won 24 Grammys so far