40 Richest Country Music Stars

Net worth: $80 million

Faith Hill and her country megastar husband, Tim McGraw, began an extensive world tour in 2017, with 80 sold-out shows in North America. Hill has five Grammys and has been nominated for 12 more. She also provided the voice for the opening of NBC’s “Sunday Night Football.”

Net worth: $85 million

Throughout his two-decade career, Tim McGraw has been named the American Music Awards’ favorite country male artist four times, among many other honors. McGraw is also one of the few country stars who has successfully crossed over into acting, which brings in some extra cash.

Luke Bryan

Net worth: $90 million

Luke Bryan is without a doubt one of the biggest concert draws in country music, but it’s not just music that has helped him make this list. Bryan has endorsement deals with Miller Lite and Chevrolet, has served as a judge on American Idol, and co-owns a hunting company with Duck Dynasty star Willie Robertson.

Net worth: $95 million

Reba McEntire is a trailblazer in the world of country music. Over the course of her 40-year career, she has received 15 nominations and three Grammy awards, as well as 59 top ten hits and 24 number one singles.

Net worth: $95 million

Alan Jackson is in a league of his own, with albums spanning a wide range of genres such as gospel, Christmas, bluegrass, and even more. With two Grammys, 50 Billboard Hot Country Songs in the top ten, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, it’s easy to see why Jackson is a country music star.

Net worth: $95 million

Brad Paisley is a country music staple known for his music and a well-known, hilarious commercial with former NFL star Peyton Manning. Paisley has won three Grammy Awards and received 18 nominations during his career.

Net worth: $120 million

Johnny Cash, the man, the myth, the legend, is one of the most well-known names in country music. Cash was honored with numerous Country Music Association Awards, Grammys, and inductions into five music halls of fame. Johnny Cash’s career spanned nearly five decades, during which time he rose to become an industry icon.

Net worth: $150 million

Although they are technically a trio, their net worth totals $150 million, and they have certainly earned it. Rascal Flatts has had nothing but success, with 12 Hot Country number one hits and millions of records sold.

Net worth: $190 million

Chesney isn’t just a heartthrob country star; he’s also one of the year’s highest-earning country stars. Chesney has earned $37 million in the first half of 2019, and in April he broke the record for most number-one songs on the Country Airplay chart.

Net worth: $250 million

Kenny Rogers is one of the top ten best-selling male artists of all time, according to the Recording Industry Association of America, and he has won a slew of other honors. Anyone can’t compete with Kenny Rogers.

Net worth: $300 million

Strait’s more than 30 years in the industry have been nothing short of massive success, with an insane 60 number-one singles (more than any other genre), 70 million albums sold, and 16 Grammy nominations.

Net worth: $320 million

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few years, you’ve probably heard of Taylor Swift, the country singer-turned-pop sensation. Swift has consistently dominated the top of the charts and is the only artist in music history to have three albums sell one million copies in the first week.

Net worth: $330 million

Brooks has been a mainstay of the country music scene for over 25 years, selling over 148 million albums. With that many albums sold, Brooks is just behind The Beatles and ahead of Elvis Presley in terms of the most albums sold.

Net worth: $365 million

Keith is a well-known artist all over the world, and he is easily another major name in country music. He’s been named entertainer of the year twice, top male vocalist twice, and Billboard’s country artist of the decade.

Net worth: $400 million

Since the mid-’90s, Shania Twain has been a global country music phenomenon. She’s been named Entertainer of the Year by two different organizations, inducted into two music halls of fame, and named CMT’s Artist of the Year.

Net worth: $500 million

Dolly Parton, arguably the biggest star in country music history, has been inducted into over 12 halls of fame and has been nominated for 47 Grammy Awards, eight of which she has won.

Net worth: $400 Million

From 1980 to 1989, no country act was bigger than Alabama. The band lit up the charts with 27 number one hits (21 in a row) and received over 200 awards from American Music Awards, Grammys, BMG, Billboard, and Artist of the Decade.

Net worth: $600 million

Randy made his breakthrough in the mid-1980s during the country music revival, competing with George Straight, Clint Black, and Garth Brooks. Travis released 20 albums, charted more than 50 singles, and was a driving force behind the neotraditional country movement.

Combined net worth: $122 million

This country music dynasty dates back to 1937, with Hiram “Hank” Williams. We wouldn’t have songs like “Your Cheatin Heart” or “Hey, Good Lookin” without Hank. Bocephus, his namesake, embraced the rowdy southern rock country of “All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight.”

Net worth: $120 million

The duo formed in the 1990s and released 50 singles, 20 of which went to number one. Their hit “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” popularized country line dancing.

Net worth: $75 million

As performers or activists, these ladies aren’t afraid to ruffle some feathers. With 13 little gramophones and the resounding “Goodbye Earl,” about a murdered abusive husband, they have risen to the top of the Grammy awards.

Net worth: $75 million

Willie Nelson is a living legend who will live on in our hearts forever. The world recognizes the braided gentleman with a passion for assisting America’s farmers and a tinny voice. He had a two-tiered career, first making a name for himself in the early 1970s and then enjoying a comeback in the mid-1980s.

Net worth: $60 million

Emmylou Harris was a backing vocalist and prolific songwriter for dozens of acts in addition to being a solo artist. During the mid-1980s, she received 14 Grammy nominations and shared the stage with legends such as Roy Orbison, Levon Helm, and Johnny Cash.

Net worth: $95 million (For comparison, it was $40 million in 1985)

Merle Haggard can go by his first name alone in the country music world, and everyone knows who you’re talking about. Merle got his life together after a brief stint at Folsom and never looked back, staging comeback after comeback for the next 50 years until his death in 2016.

Net worth: $74 million

George Jones, a pioneer in the industry with ballads, is unquestionably among the wealthiest country music artists. His best-known song, “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” is still considered a genre classic. With over 160 singles on the charts, it’s no surprise that he’s been dubbed the “Rolls Royce of Country Music.”

Net worth: $107 million

There isn’t a more iconic song than Patsy Cline’s “Crazy.” During her brief career, she performed hits such as “I Fall to Pieces” and “Walkin’ After Midnight.” The most tragic aspect is that Patsy Cline died at the age of 30, with albums on the way.

Net worth: $105 million

Although this young author grew up belting out “Rhinestone Cowboy” and “Southern Nights” in shorts, Campbell’s biggest hits came in the late 1960s. Campbell worked his way up in the industry, backing up some of the biggest names, including Ricky Nelson, Merle Haggard, Lou Rawls, Elvis Presley, Nat King Cole, and Dean Martin.

Conway Twitty

Net worth: $80 million

Twitty’s biggest solo hit, “Hello, Darlin,” propelled him to the top of the charts with his deep voice and distinctive stylin. But it was his collaborations with country music legend Loretta Lynn that won him the most awards.

Net worth: $95 million

Mel Tillis, it appears, has been around longer than bread. While he recorded music for four decades, he was most successful between the late 1950s and the late 1970s. Mel also had a tenacious acting career, mostly as himself.

Net worth: $50 million

Milsap, who was born blind, achieved crossover success in the 1970s and 1980s with songs such as “It Was Almost Like A Song,” “Any Day Now,” and “Stranger in My House.” He also contributed to the critically acclaimed duo Ashford & Simpson.

Net worth: $100 million

There is literally nothing Linda Ronstadt cannot accomplish. She composes, sings, and produces. She performs in a variety of musical genres, including country rock, country, and crossover. She is credited with writing songs for many successful artists, including EmmyLou Harris and Dolly Parton, and has had 21 singles reach the top forty as an artist.

Net worth: $241 million

Robbins brought rockabilly music to the forefront, devoting time away from NASCAR to do so. He released over 500 songs and 60 albums. “El Paso,” “Don’t Worry,” and “Big Iron” were among his biggest hits.

Net worth: $90 million

Tanya Tucker cannot exist without country music, and vice versa. This dynamo burst onto the scene in 1972 with her smash hit “Delta Dawn” and went on to have hit after hit, spanning her career from childhood to adulthood. During the great country crossover of the 1990s, she experienced a revival.

Net worth: $95 million

Dwight has been cranking out singles for 30 years, complete with signature straw hat and crooked grin. He was drawn to honky tonk music at a young age, scoring a hit with “Honky Tonk Man” and then adapting rock covers in his style.

Net worth: $100 million

Trisha Yearwood deserves a mention even without her uber-country husband Garth Brooks. Trisha burst onto the scene in 1991 and hasn’t stopped singing since. “She’s in Love with the Boy” and “How Do I Live” are two of her most well-known hits.

Net worth: $17 million

Are you wondering why he’s here? He’s amassed this fortune in less than ten years on the country music charts, and he’s only getting started. Church is also a prolific songwriter who has shared the stage with artists such as Brad Paisley and Rascal Flatts.