Singer-turned-brand Beyoncé Knowles comes in second, raking in $80 million during the 12-month period.She’s also built a successful entertainment empire that includes fashion, film and publishing deals. She has found still more time to sell $50 million in tickets on a recent tour, take a lead role as Etta James in the upcoming flick Cadillac Records and shill for a slew of brands, including L’Oréal, American Express (nyse: AXP – news – people ) and an Armani fragrance.

10. Gwen Stefani- $27 Million
9. Genesis- $ 31 million
8. Van Halen- $35 million
7. Rascal Flatts- $40 million
6. Celine Dion- $40 million
5. Madonna- $40 million
4. Justin Timberlake- $44 million
3. Toby Keith- $48 million
2. Beyonce Knowles- $80 million
1. The Police- $115 million

Damn Jay-z and Beyonce together grossed 160 million plus last year talk about a powerful couple…

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