Johnny Cash – $60 million
Greatest Hits: I Walk the Line, Folsom Prison Blues
Johnny Cash is a globally known artist with more than 90 million records sold worldwide. He was introduced to the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Known for music with hard-edges. “Hello, I’m Johnny Cash” was his opening line. Before each concert, he would make a simple introduction, shaking the popular rock-genre showboat. In Walk, the Line, distributed by 20th Century Fox, Cash’s legacy was remembered.
Johnny Cash – $60 Million
Joni Mitchell – $50 million
Greatest Hits: Woodstock, Big Yellow Taxi
Joni Mitchell’s album Blue is one of the most iconic albums of all time. She’s an accomplished poet, pianist, and guitarist. The singer embedded folk, pop, jazz, and rock into her work style creatively. She was active in the Baby Boom counterculture, with regular advocacy and demonstrations. Her “Big Yellow Taxi” songs, “Woodstock,” were among her most popular hits, all of which were released by Reprise. Also noted for her adaptability. She has changed her look and voice many times, and she uses her music to influence pop culture.
Joni Mitchell – $50 Million
