GALLERY: The world's highest-paid women in music 2017

See who topped the list

Author: Alex RossPublished 22nd Nov 2017
Last updated 22nd Nov 2017

Forbes have released their latest list of the top 10 world's highest paid women in music of 2017 and it includes the usual superstars of Adele, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Rihanna and Beyoncé.

The list has a new number one for 2017, after coming out on top in 2016, Taylor Swift has dropped to third with $44 million. British singer Adele sits at number two with $69 million and the new queen sitting at the top of the list is Beyoncé with a massive $105 million.

Despite taking time off to welcome her twins Rumi and Sir Carter, Beyoncé's 'Lemonade' album continued to sell, with money coming in from her massive 'Formation World Tour'.

Adele shot up this year's list due to her going on her first tour since 2011. The singer performed at a massive number of dates across the world, before ending her show in London earlier this year.

Taylor Swift's earnings are expected to increase next year, after her sixth studio album 'Reputation' became the fastest selling album of 2017 in America, just one week after its release.

Other singers to make the list include Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears and Celine Dion.

Check out the top 10 below:

10. Barbra Streisand - $30 million

The 75-year-old pulled in a massive sum of money from her 14 concert dates last year.

9. Katy Perry - $33 million

American singer Katy Perry made her money this year by releasing her epic album 'Witness', as well as gaining a number of huge endorsement deals with the likes of H&M.

8. Britney Spears - $34 million

Britney's residency in Las Vegas helped her bring in $34 million! Each show brings her a six figure sum and is due to come to an end next month.

7. Rihanna - $36 million

Rihanna launched her own beauty brand called Fenty Beauty this year and showed off her acting skills on Bates Motel. The singer also performed at a number of shows across the globe.

6. Dolly Parton - $37 million

As well as owning her own themepark 'Dollywood', queen of country music Dolly Parton made her millions this year from her 63 date tour.

5. Jennifer Lopez - $38 million

Bringing in six figure nightly fees for her residency in Las Vegas, Jenny from the block also launched a new TV show called World Of Dance and continues to land big deal endorsements.

4. Celine Dion - $42 million

After making a return to music, Celine landed herself a residency in Las Vegas at Caesar's Palace.

3, Taylor Swift - $44 million

Despite dropping from the top spot, Taylor still earned a massive $44 million.

2. Adele - $69 million

She's turned down hundreds of endorsements over the years, but Adele made her millions from her incredible tour and top selling albums.

1. Beyonce - $105 million

Queen Bey is the new leader at the top! Despite taking a break to welcome her twins, the singer made a massive $105 million!!!

Forbes formed the list by looking at pretax income from June 1, 2016 through June 1 2017. Data was gathered from Nielsen SoundScan, Pollstar, the RIAA and interviews with industry insiders.