17 Richest Musicians in America and Their Home States, Ranked
From country legends to hip-hop titans, discover twenty-five of the richest American musicians and the home states where their multi-million dollar empires first took root.
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The Most Financially Successful Recording Artists in American History
17. Ohio: John Legend ($100 Million)
16. Colorado: Ryan Tedder ($150 Million)
15. Louisiana: Lil Wayne ($170 Million)
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14. Hawaii: Bruno Mars ($175 Million)
13. Georgia: Usher ($180 Million)
12. Alabama: Lionel Richie ($200 Million)
11. Virginia: Pharrell Williams ($250 Million)
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10. Oklahoma: Garth Brooks ($400 Million)
9. Florida: Gloria Estefan ($500 Million)
8. Minnesota: Bob Dylan ($500 Million)
7. Tennessee: Dolly Parton ($650 Million)
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6. Texas: Beyoncé ($760 Million)
5. California: Herb Alpert ($850 Million)
4. Michigan: Madonna ($850 Million)
3. New Jersey: Bruce Springsteen ($1.1 Billion)
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2. Pennsylvania: Taylor Swift ($1.6 Billion)
1. New York: Jay-Z ($2.5 Billion)
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