53 year old Anglo-Nigerian singer, Sade, is among the top ten music money makers of 2011 according to Billboard’s just released 2012 Top 40 Money Makers List. Taylor Swift tops the list.
According Billboard, Sade grossed $16.4 million last year following the release of her album “The Ultimate Collection” that was followed by a worldwide tour which included the United States. Her North American tour was the first since 2001 and featured John Legend as the opening act in the 59 date tour.
The tour posted $45.7 million in revenue resulting in the group taking in $15.4 as their share. A DVD of the tour might be coming in the future according to Sophie Muller who was creative director of the tour.
The soft jazz veteran of more than 25 years was number six on the list behind only Taylor Swift, U2, Kenny Chesney, Lady Gaga and Lil Wayne. Her number six slotting also makes her the top British grossing musician of 2011. Her long musical career has seen her sell more than 50 million records worldwide making the shy Anglo-Nigerian the most succesful female British musician.
This is how the UK newspaper The Guardian quoted Brad Wavra, senior vice-president of touring at Live Nation, the world’s biggest show promoter, as saying of Sade “(she is a ) rare jewel. It feels like I’m working with Miles Davis, Elvis Presley and the Beatles all rolled into one.” Live Nation was the singer’s concert tour organizer.
Here is the Top 40 list according to Billboard:
1. Taylor Swift, $35,719,902
2. U2, $32,116,315
3. Kenny Chesney, $29,837,103
4. Lady Gaga, $25,353,039
5. Lil Wayne, $23,178,722
6. Sade, $16,382,809
7. Bon Jovi, $15,835,856
8. Celine Dion, $14,261,515
9. Jason Aldean, $13,409,011
10. Adele, $13,081,909
11.”Glee” Cast, $12,587,771
12. Journey, $12,313,822
13. elton John, $11,973,990
14. Katy Perry, $11,969,426
15. Toby Keith, $10,413,127
16. Britney Spear, $10,090,973
17. Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band, $10,017,031
18. Rascal Flatts, $9,639,270
19. Tim McGraw, $9,335,258
20. Michael Bublé, $9,027,177
21. Brad Paisley, $8,602,374
22. Rihanna, $7,660,833
23. Enrique Iglesias, $7,448,670
24. The Beatles, $6,743,863
25. Paul McCartney, $6,726,519
26. Lady Antebellum, $6,676,450
27. Keith Urban, $6,579,695
28. Zac Brown Band, $6,481,564
29. Rod Stewart, $6,388,756
30. Usher, $6,292,586
31. Foo Fighters, $6,013,257
32. Rush, $5,819,304
33. Backstreet boys, $5,712,050
34. Sugarland, $5,632,406
35. Justin Bieber, $5,523,459
36. New Kids On The Block, $5,519,805
37. Steely Dan, $5,389,509
38. Mötley Crüe, $5,376,272
39. Kanye West, $5,363,661
40. Linkin Park, $5,190,655
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