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The Richest Stars in Country Music This Year Are…
LUKE BRYAN HIGHEST PAID ARTIST IN COUNTRY MUSIC
When you make that much money, whose really counting? Luke Bryan pushed Garth Brooks out of the number one spot for highest paid country artist bringing in $52 million this year.
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GARTH BROOKS
Garth Brooks came in second with $45.5 million. (Don't forget the .5) according to Forbes Magazine's "Country Cash Kings" list.
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KENNY CHESNEY
Kenny Chesney is sitting pretty with $37 million.
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ZAC BROWN BAND
Zac Brown Band in fourth with $31 million.
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BLAKE SHELTON
Blake Shelton comes in at number 5 with $28 million.
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DOLLY PARTON
The only female to make the top 10 list was Dolly Parton at number 10 with a sweet $19 million.
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