Madison, IN Sunny intervals 57°
Listen Live

Luke Bryan, Zac Brown Band Among Forbes' Highest-Paid Celebrities

Former country artist at number one

Luke Bryan and the Zac Brown Band are among the World's Highest-Paid Celebrities.  That's according to a new list by "Forbes" magazine. 

Bryan comes in at number 78 with 42-point-five-million dollars, and the Zac Brown Band is in 95th place with 38-point-five-million dollars. 

Taylor Swift took the top spot on the list with 185-million dollars. 

The World's Highest-Paid Celebrities

Forbes‘ 2018 list featured three country artists:

  • No. 45: Luke Bryan, $52 million
  • No. 59: Garth Brooks, $45.5 million
  • No. 87: Kenny Chesney, $37 million

Forbes’ 2017 list featured seven country artists.

  • No. 26: Garth Brooks, $60 million
  • No. 53: Kenny Chesney, $42.5 million
  • No. 55: Luke Bryan, $42 million
  • No. 71: Dolly Parton, $37 million
  • No. 83: Toby Keith, $34.5 million
  • No. 83: Florida Georgia Line, $34.5 million
  • No. 98: Jason Aldean, $32.5 million

More from Country Music News

Events

Local News

Indiana State Police Partners with DEA for Drug Take Back Day

Collection sites will be setup throughout Indiana on Saturday.

Seymour Man Arrested at Osgood Area Home on Multiple Drug Charges

There are other parties reportedly involved, and the investigation is ongoing.

Local Sports

ORVC Announces 2025 Boys, Girls Soccer All-Conference Teams

Southwestern and Switzerland County were champions this season.

Local Sports for Weekend Oct 17-18, 2025

Any missing scores or to report a score email news@953wiki.com

Week 9 High School Scores

Indiana and Kentucky