They're amongst the most famous people on the planet - and the leading lights of the singing world can earn millions of dollars from streaming revenue and selling vast numbers of vinyl, compact discs, and cassettes (yes, they're back too!).
Add in money-spinning tours, advertising and sponsorship deals, and shrewd investments, and singers can become fabulously wealthy - doubly so if they also write their own material.
Here are the top 18 richest singers in the world in 2024, according to CelebrityNetWorth.
9. Victoria Beckham
The artist formerly known as Posh Spice made her first fortune as part of band The Spice Girls - then went on to make far more money thanks to her own fashion line. Combined, they have earned her around $450 million. | Getty Images
10. Barbra Streisand
Multi-talented Barbra Streisand is one of the very few entertainers to have completed the EGOT - winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. With the awards have also come financial rewards - to the tune of approximately $400 million. | Getty Images for UCLA Institute
11. Garth Brooks
Another member of the $400 million club - and the second of only two men on this list - is country star Garth Brooks. | Getty Images
12. Jennifer Lopez
Probably as famous for her acting as she is for her singing, J-Lo has combined the two careers to earn around $400 million. | AFP via Getty Images