Country-pop crooner
Taylor Swift brought in over $35.7 million over the past year, catapulting her to the top of Billboard's
Top 40 Money Makers list for 2012. Following Swift are U2, who earned $32.1 million last year,
Kenny Chesney, who brought in $29.8 million,
Lady Gaga, who commanded $25.3 million, and
Lil' Wayne, who netted $23.1 million.
Swift's commercial success came largely from her Speak Now tour, which accounted ...