Kenny Chesney Has Earned $65 Million Since June 2008, Says Forbes
Kenny Chesney tops the list of the highest-earning country stars over
the last year, according to Forbes magazine. The publication calculated concert grosses, merchandise revenue, album
sales and income from endorsement and licensing deals since June 2008, and the totals include projected earnings through May
2009. Chesney was trailed by Rascal Flatts ($60 million), Toby
Keith ($52 million), Taylor Swift ($18 million), Brooks
& Dunn and Tim McGraw ($16 million each), Brad
Paisley ($15 million), Sugarland and Carrie
Underwood ($14 million each) and Alan Jackson ($12 million).
