Madonna is the highest paid musician of 2013 with $125M

NEW YORK, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- U.S. pop star Madonna was the highest-paid musician in the world this year, earning $125 million in 2013, Forbes magazine reported.

Coming in at No. 2 on the roster is Lady Gaga with $80 million, followed by Bon Jovi at No. 3 with $79 million, Toby Keith at No. 4 with $65 million and Coldplay at No. 5 with $64 million.

Rounding out the top tier are Bruce Springsteen at No. 6 with $62 million, Justin Bieber at No. 7 with $58 million, Taylor Swift at No. 8 with $55 million, Elton John at No. 9 with $54 million, and Kenny Chesney and Beyonce tied at No. 10 with $53 million.