Toby Keith, Taylor Swift Make List of Highest-Paid Musicians

Forbes magazine just released its list of the World's Highest-Paid Musicians, and -- no surprise to us -- several of country music's biggest stars are rolling in the bucks.

Toby Keith is the highest-grossing country artist, raking in $50 million last year. Taylor Swift's bank account is not far behind, with $45 million earned. Brad Paisley trails Taylor by just five million. Tim McGraw is tied with both Beyoncé and Muse, who all earned $35 million. Rascal Flatts split $34 million, while Kenny Chesney, in spite of taking a self-imposed hiatus from touring, made $30 million.

On the overall list, U2 came in at the No. 1 spot, raking in an astonishing $195 million. Bon Jovi land in the second spot, with $125 million earned. The third slot belongs to Elton John, who has amassed $100 million, while Lady Gaga stays close to Elton with $90 million. Canadian crooner Michael Bublé rounds out the Top 5 with $70 million earned.

Other celebs rolling in the big bucks include Paul McCartney, Justin Bieber, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Jay-Z and Rihanna.

Taylor Swift found herself on another Forbes list earlier this month, when she joined Carrie Underwood in being the only country artists on their Best Paid Celebrities Under 30 list. Taylor also joined Toby, Rascal Flatts, Tim and Brad on Forbes 2010 list of Top Earning Country Music Artists.

Watch Toby perform 'Somewhere Else' live in our studio below.

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