The list of the 8 Most Richest Song Writers In The World
The average annual income for a commercial songwriter is $34,455. While some songwriters make a decent amount, if they’re really good, they can earn millions.
Many successful musical artists write their own songs, however, you’d be surprised how many famous songs were actually written by somebody else.
Below is a list of the most richest songwriters in the world today. Some of these net worths will blow your mind.
• Sia
You can thank Sia for writing hits like Rihanna’s Diamonds, Beyoncé’s Pretty Hurts and Katy Perry’s Double Rainbow. Sia is also a singer, record producer and music video director. Is there anything that this talented woman can’t do?
Sia’s life in the music industry hasn’t always been easy, though. After her albums Some People Have Real Problems and We Are Born gained a lot of attention, Sia struggled with her growing success. In 2010, she took a break from performing. When she returned and released the album 1000 Forms of Fear in 2014, Sia’s fame skyrocketed. Now, the pop artist has a net worth of $25 million.
• Ariana Grande
Grande composed original music for the Nickelodeon sitcom Victorious, in which she starred, before writing her own songs. Grande was paid $4,000 for creating the show’s theme song, according to PopSugar. Since her Victorious days, her celebrity and fortune have skyrocketed. Grande’s net worth is estimated to be $80 million. With that kind of money, she could easily buy more than seven rings.
• Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is one of the world’s biggest and wealthiest celebrities. Her net worth is an estimated $320 million. What’s the secret to her success? The majority of her wealth comes from endorsements, record sales and touring. In 2018, Swift’s Reputation Stadium Tour earned her over $266 million, becoming the highest-grossing tour in US history.
Swift became the youngest composer to sign with Sony when she was 15 years old. She soon began writing songs for herself. Taylor Swift’s debut album, Taylor Swift, was released in 2006, and the single Our Song became a hit. Swift has also penned a number of hit songs, including Bad Blood and Back to December.
• Bruno Mars
Born Peter Gene Bayot Hernandez, Bruno Mars is now known for his energetic, fun-loving and sultry songs. His third album 24K Magic was released in 2016 with its successful singles 24K Magic, That’s What I Like and Finesse. Mars’achievements have garnered him a jaw-dropping net worth of almost $150 million.
Prior to his solo success, Mars was one of the most sought-after songwriters in the industry. Brandy, Flo Rida, Sean Kingston, Adam Levine, and Travie McCoy are among the performers for whom he wrote songs. Mars is also responsible for The Vamps’ Can We Dance and The Cab’s Endlessly.
• Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson started her music career in 1982 when she signed a recording contract with A&M Records. She became a pop icon after dropping her albums Control and Rhythm Nation 1814. Fans went crazy for Jackson’s hit singles Nasty and Miss You Much.
Jackson set the music industry on fire. In 1992, she became one of the highest-paid artists after she signed a record-breaking multi-million dollar contract with Virgin. Throughout her career, she’s sold more than 180 million records. Today, Jackson is one of the best-selling artists in the world with a net worth of $175 million.
• Justin Bieber
The extraordinarily successful musician, Justin Beiber, was discovered on YouTube. Bieber’s YouTube song covers wowed talent manager Scooter Braun. Soon, Bieber landed a record deal, working with Braun and R&B singer Usher. Justin Timberlake reportedly bid to sign Bieber, but he lost to Usher.
Now, Bieber has an incredible net worth of $285 million. He lit the music industry on fire, dropping hit after hit and selling an estimated 150 million records. Baby, Bieber’s first single, ranked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart. Bieber gave us great songs, including Sorry, Let Me Love You and Love Yourself.
• Mariah Carey
Guinness World Records has dubbed Mariah Carey as the “Songbird Supreme.” Carey is best known for her mind-blowing vocal range. In the 1990s, she rose to fame with her unforgettable hits Vision of Love and Emotions from her self-titled album. Five of her singles from Mariah Carey topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
In 2000, Carey scored a record-breaking $100 million deal with Virgin Records. Carey has sold over 200 million records worldwide. She’s also written many No. 1 hits, including We Belong Together and Touch My Body. The R&B singer has an astounding net worth of $520 million.
• Michael Buble
Michael Bublé almost became a journalist. Before Bublé reached success and fame, he was a struggling artist. He nearly gave up on his dreams of being a singer to pursue a career in journalism. His luck turned around after performing at a wedding, however.
The former advisor to the Canadian prime minister, Michael Sweeney, hired Bublé to sing at his daughter’s wedding. He wooed the entire crowd with Kurt Weill’s Mack the Knife. But most importantly, Bublé caught the attention of music industry executive, David Foster. Thanks to Foster, Bublé landed a record deal. Now, Bublé has a net worth of $60 million.
That was list of 8 Most Richest SongWriters In The World
