Dolly Parton – Net worth: $650 million
It will come as a shock to absolutely no one that Dolly Parton is the highest-paid country music star of all time. With a career spanning six decades, Parton has won ten Grammys and been inducted into at least 12 Halls of Fame. The singer also presides over a business empire that includes a line of apparel for dogs and a theme park, and she’s worth $650 million.
Shania Twain – Net worth: $400 million
In 2016, Shania Twain pulled in $27 million just from her Las Vegas residency, and she remains one of the highest-paid women in country music. Twain has also had considerable success in other genres, and her net worth sits at an impressive $400 million as of 2023.
Taylor Swift – Net worth: $400 million
While she’s best known as a pop superstar, Taylor Swift actually got her start in country music, and recent years have seen the singer going back to her roots. The majority of Swift’s $400 million net worth comes from her mainstream records and brand endorsements, but she’s also made a significant amount of money from her country music.
Garth Brooks – Net worth: $400 million
Garth Brooks spends years at a time on tour, usually accompanied by Trisha Yearwood, to whom he has been married since 2005. Brooks currently holds the record for RIAA-certified Diamond albums (nine, in case you were wondering), and his album sales have earned him a tidy net worth of $400 million.
Trisha Yearwood – Net worth: $400 million
With three Grammys in her awards cabinet, Trisha Yearwood is one of country music’s most recognizable stars. The singer is also the host of the Emmy Award-winning Food Network show Trisha’s Southern Kitchen, which has been running for 17 seasons. Yearwood’s net worth stands at around $400 million.
George Strait – Net worth: $300 million
George Strait has released 60 singles that have gone to number one, more than any other artist in any genre. Plus, he’s also sold almost 70 million albums. Unsurprisingly, this has allowed Strait to build a vast fortune, which – as of 2023 – is estimated to be worth at least $300 million.
Toby Keith – Net worth: $300 million
Toby Keith wrote Red Solo Cup as a joke, and he’s frequently expressed remorse about having released it. Nevertheless, there’s no doubt that the record helped propel Keith to superstardom. As well as his music career, Keith is the owner of Wild Shot Mezcal, and he’s also endorsed by Ford, contributing to his net worth of $300 million.
Kenny Rogers – Net worth: $250 million
Before he passed away in 2020, Kenny Rogers was one of the highest-paid country music stars of all time, with a net worth of around $250 million. Although he always remained close to the country music scene, Rogers also experimented with other genres, becoming one of the best-selling American artists in history.
Faith Hill – Net worth: $200 million
The proud recipient of five Grammys (and 17 further nominations), Faith Hill is one of the most decorated country stars of all time. In recent years, Hill has also been exploring acting, starring in the Paramount+ show 1883. As of 2023, Hill’s net worth sits at an estimated $200 million.
Tim McGraw – Net worth: $200 million
Like his wife Faith Hill, Tim McGraw has made around $200 million from music and acting. McGraw and Hill frequently collaborate, and in 2006 they embarked on what ended up becoming the year’s most-attended tour, beating out the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Madonna and the Rolling Stones.
Kenny Chesney – Net worth: $180 million
With nine albums that have hit the top spot on the Billboard 200, Kenny Chesney is one of the most successful country musicians in history. Chesney has also partnered with a number of brands – including Apple and Corona – and he’s also the owner of Blue Chair Bay rum, all of which has helped him gain a net worth of $180 million.
Alan Jackson – Net worth: $150 million
In 2010, Alan Jackson released a track titled 34 Number Ones, flexing about the number of times he’d topped the charts. Since then, Jackson has added many more number ones to his record, with his revenue from music sales and booking fees giving him a net worth of $150 million.
Carrie Underwood – Net worth: $140 million
Since winning the fourth season of American Idol, Carrie Underwood has become one of the most celebrated – and well-paid – country music artists of all time. In addition to her record sales and tours, Underwood provides the opening music for NBC’s Sunday Night Football, and her current net worth is $140 million.
Blake Shelton – Net worth: $120 million
Country music icon Blake Shelton is worth an estimated $120 million. In addition to his decades-long music career, Shelton has also been a judge on The Voice for most of the show’s history, earning a reported $13 million a season. In 2021, Shelton tied the knot with Gwen Stefani, who is also a judge on the show.
Brad Paisley – Net worth: $120 million
While many artists took a financial hit during the Covid-19 pandemic, Brad Paisley adapted by holding socially distanced drive-in concerts. As a result, Paisley – who has won three Grammys throughout his career – was able to maintain his massive net worth of $120 million.
Reba McEntire – Net worth: $95 million
Considered a pioneer of country music, Reba McEntire has amassed a net worth of $95 million across her long and distinguished career. In addition to revenue from record sales and tours, McEntire is also the owner of Reba’s Place, a restaurant and live music venue in Oklahoma.
Jason Aldean – Net worth: $80 million
With a net worth of $80 million, Jason Aldean is one of the highest-paid country musicians in the world. Aldean is known for using his fortunes for philanthropic causes, and in 2022 he was awarded the Country Radio Broadcasters 2022 Artist Humanitarian Award for his charity work.
Keith Urban – Net worth: $75 million
While most country stars are from the United States, Keith Urban was born in New Zealand and grew up in Australia. Despite this, Urban has become one of the most successful country stars of all time, selling out tours all around the world and racking up a personal fortune of around $75 million.
Joe Don Rooney – Net worth: $70 million
Joe Don Rooney was the lead guitarist for Rascal Flatts from 1999 until the band broke up in 2021. Rooney also works as a record producer – most notably for Dylan Brady – which explains why, with a net worth of $70 million, he is the richest of Rascal Flatts’ members.
Loretta Lynn – Net worth: $65 million
Growing up poor in rural Kentucky, Loretta Lynn had four kids by the time she was 20. Against the odds, Lynn managed to raise her children and build a music career at the same time, signing to Decca Records in the 60s. At the the time of her death in 2022, Lynn’s estate was valued at $65 million.
Miranda Lambert – Net worth: $60 million
In addition to her highly successful music career – which has earned her 23 Grammy nominations and three wins – Miranda Lambert is also the owner of Red 55 Winery, a bar in Nashville and her own clothing line. All of these business ventures have helped the country star build a net worth of $60 million.
Tanya Tucker – Net worth: $60 million
By the time she was 15 years old, Tanya Tucker had already scored a Top Ten hit and a Grammy nomination. Since then, Tucker has gone from strength to strength, releasing a slew of well-received albums, starring in her own reality show and building a net worth of roughly $60 million.
Gary LeVox – Net worth: $60 million
As the lead singer of Rascal Flatts – one of the most popular contemporary country music bands – Gary LeVox built up a personal fortune of $60 million. Since 2021, LeVox has been working on his solo career, signing to Big Machine Records and releasing a number of successful singles.
Jay DeMarcus – Net worth: $60 million
Prior to Rascal Flatt’s breakup in 2021, Jay DeMarcus provided bass guitar and backing vocals for the band. DeMarcus also has credits on dozens of other albums as a producer, keyboard player, vocalist and bassist, and his net worth is around $60 million.
Zac Brown – $50 million
With eight Grammy nominations and three wins under his belt, it’s no surprise that Zac Brown is able to sell out tour after tour. The singer spends much of the year on the road with his band, and his hefty booking fees have helped him earn a massive net worth of $50 million.
Eric Church – Net worth: $40 million
Eric Church is signed to Capitol Nashville – one of the most respected country music labels – with whom he has released nine studio albums. In his early 20s, Church rejected a corporate career to focus on music, a decision which resulted in his fiancee leaving him. It’s safe to say that the move paid off, as Church is now worth $40 million.
George Jones – Net worth: $30 million
Born in 1931, George Jones began making waves in the country scene during his late teens, quickly becoming an incredibly popular star. Famed for his struggles with addiction and his tumultuous relationships – which often served as the inspiration for his music – Jones passed away in 2013, leaving behind an estate worth $30 million.
Dierks Bentley – Net worth: $30 million
Dierks’ Bentley’s first two albums were both certified platinum, and his third was certified gold. The musician is also a prolific tourer, generally spending much of the year on the road. As a result, Bentley is one of the wealthiest musicians in the world, with a net worth of $30 million.
Willie Nelson – Net worth: $25 million
One of the most celebrated country musicians to come out of Texas, Willie Nelson still regularly sells out tours, despite being almost 90 years old. As well as making music, Nelson has also dabbled in writing and acting, helping him build a net worth of $25 million.
Tyler Hubbard – Net worth: $25 million
As one half of Florida Georgia Line, Tyler Hubbard has enjoyed considerable success in the country music scene. In 2018, the band’s record Meant to Be held the top spot on the Hot Country Songs chart for a record 50 weeks. Hubbard’s net worth is estimated at $25 million.
Brian Kelley – Net worth: $25 million
The other half of Florida Georgia Line, Brian Kelley also has a net worth of around $25 million. In addition to their revenue from music, Kelley and Hubbard also run the FGL House bar in Nashville, and they’ve partnered up with country music legend Jason Aldean to launch Wolf Moon Bourbon.
Hilary Scott – Net worth: $25 million
Although she’s best-known as one of the lead singers of Lady A, Hilary Scott has also racked up considerable success as a solo artist. In 2016, Scott’s gospel album Love Remains hit the number seven spot on the Billboard 200, boosting her net worth to a very respectable $25 million.
Dave Haywood – Net worth: $25 million
The musical heart of Lady A, Dave Haywood plays guitar, piano and mandolin with the band, as well as providing backing vocals. In addition to his work with Lady A, Haywood has also lent his instrumental talents to a number of other artists’ projects, helping him build a net worth of $25 million.
Charles Kelley – Net worth: $25 million
The second lead singer and founding member of Lady A, Charles Kelley has also pursued a successful solo career, earning a Grammy nomination for his debut single The Driver. Like his Lady A band-mates, Kelley’s net worth is estimated to be somewhere around $25 million.
Chris Stapleton – Net worth: $25 million
In 2001, while studying for an engineering degree in Nashville, Chris Stapleton ended up getting lured into the city’s country music scene. After dropping out of university, Stapleton signed with Sea Gayle Music, marking the start of a lucrative career that has seen him amass a net worth of $25 million.
Luke Combs – Net worth: $20 million
Another star who dropped out of college to focus on music, Luke Combs moved to Nashville – which is widely considered the heart of the country music scene – in the 2010s. His debut album – released in 2017 – hit number four on the Billboard 200, marking the start of a highly successful career that has seen Combs gain a net worth of $20 million.
Lee Ann Womack – Net worth: $20 million
Not long after moving to Nashville to a pursue career in the corporate side of the country music scene, Lee Ann Womack’s musical talent resulted in her ending up on the stage instead. Womack has been savvy when it comes to expanding her mainstream appeal by crossing into other genres from time to time, and her net worth currently sits at $20 million.
LeAnn Rimes – Net worth: $12 million
LeAnn Rimes’ first taste of success came at the age of 13, when her record Blue hit the number 49 spot on the Billboard Country Music chart. Since then, Rimes has become one of country’s most successful female musicians, selling over 37 million records worldwide and building a net worth of $12 million.
Darius Rucker – Net worth: $12 million
Darius Rucker rose to fame in the 90s as the lead singer of Hootie and the Blowfish. After a successful run with the band, Rucker decided to go solo and pivot to country music in 2008, soon finding success in his new genre and increasing his net worth to $12 million.
Morgan Wallen – Net worth: $12 million
Although he was eliminated in the playoffs of The Voice’s sixth season, Morgan Wallen was quickly snapped up by Panacea Records, who released his debut EP in 2015. Since then Wallen has become one of the brightest stars in the country scene, hitting the number one spot on the Billboard Country Chart with his debut album and earning a net worth of $12 million.
