FORBES LIST OF THE HIGHEST PAID MUSICIANS IN 2013

The list of the 2013 highest paid musicians in the world has been released by Forbes and Madonna takes the lead. The 'Material Girl' surpassed a lot of big names as the highest-paid musician in 2013.

The Top Ten Highest Paid Musicians from June 2012 to June 2013
1. Madonna - $125 million
2. Lady Gaga -  $80 million
3. Bon Jovi - $79 million
 4. Toby Keith - $65 million
5. Coldplay - $64 million.
6.  Justin Bieber - $58 million
7. Taylor Swift - $55 million
8. Elton John - $54 million
9. Kenny Chesney - $53 million
9. Beyonce - $53 million (tie)

THE REST AFTER THE CUT...

11. Sean "Diddy" Combs - $50 million

12. Sir Paul McCartney - $47 million

13. Calvin Harris - $46 million

14. Jennifer Lopez - $45 million

15. Roger Waters - $44 million

16. Muse - $43 million (tie)

16. Rihanna - $43 million (tie)

18. Jay Z - $42 million

18. One Direction - $42 million (tie)

20. Dr. Dre - $40 million

20. Red Hot Chili Peppers ($40 million, tie)

22. Rolling Stones - $39 million (tie)

22. Katy Perry - $39 million (tie)

24. Tim McGraw - $33 million (tie)

25. Pink - $32 million (tie)

25. Tiësto - $32 million (tie)