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 16 richest singers in the world in 2024, according to CelebrityNetWorth.
Here are the top 16 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.
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.