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The 2nd richest self-made woman in music, Taylor Swift still far off from being no.1

Entertainment - Jun 18, 2023
The 2nd richest self-made woman in music, Taylor Swift still far off from being no.1
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According to Forbes' recently published list, Taylor Swift is ranked as the second richest self-made woman in music, with an estimated net worth of $740 million. 

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The singer 33-year-old not only surpassed Madonna, who reportedly holds a net worth of $580 million but also Beyoncé with $540 million.

Swift holds the 34th position overall on the "America's Richest Self-Made Women" list. Ranked 13th on the list is Oprah Winfrey, with a net worth of $2.5 billion. The number one rank goes to Diane Hendricks, the owner of ABC Supply, the largest wholesale distributor of roofing materials in the US.

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Taylor Swift's worth is expected to further increase. Ticketmaster set a record for selling more than 2 million tickets in a single day in November, boosting the singer's net worth to $170 million.

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As of now, Taylor Swift holds the title of the second richest female artist in the music industry, with a net worth of $1.4 billion, trailing behind Rihanna, neatly doubling Swift’s figure. Rihanna, known for her hit song 'Bitch Better Have My Money,' secures the No. 20 spot on the list of the richest self-made artists in America.

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Taylor Swift's primary source of income stems from record sales, music royalties, and digital downloads. However, it is her tours that generate significant revenue for her. Concert tours contribute substantially to her overall earnings

According to Business Insider, Taylor Swift has invested approximately $84 million in real estate and currently owns eight properties across four different states in the United States. This includes two villas in Beverly Hills, each spanning over 1,000 square meters in area. Additionally, she owns a 520-square-meter house in Nashville, Tennessee