Taylor Swift – $360 million
In this day and age, Taylor Swift, born in Pennsylvania, must be one of the most popular musicians. When she kicked off her music career, she was only 14 years old. To chase her dreams, she moved to Nashville and bagged a deal with Big Machine. Did you know she was the youngest artist ever signed by Sony? She released her debut album in 2006. Since then, she has set different records in the industry. Over the years, her sound has changed. She has dabbled in pop-rock and indie rock ever since.
Buddy Holly – $1 million
Have you heard of Buddy Holly before? We’re sure you did. The singer and songwriter were born during the Great Depression in Texas. In the ’50s, he became a key figure in the rock’n’ roll scene in the United States. In the past, he dabbled in other genres, such as Western, R&B, and gospel. The musician, after opening for Elvis Presley, decided to pursue the industry more seriously. With Carl Bunch, Tommy Allsup, and Waylon Jennings, he joined a group. The rest was history!