Dolly Parton Highest-Paid Singer in the World
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It's been a rough year for the singer, but at least she has her millions of dollars to ease the pain. 80-year-old Dolly Parton has taken the No. 1 spot on People With Money’s top 10 highest-paid singers for 2026 with an estimated $96 million in combined earnings.
UPDATE 26/02/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Dolly Parton tops annual list of highest-paid singers
In 2023 it looked like the singer’s spectacular career was winding down. Suddenly, she was back on top. People With Money reports on Wednesday (February 25) that Parton is the highest-paid singer in the world, pulling in an astonishing $96 million between January 2025 and January 2026, a nearly $60 million lead over her closest competition.
People With Money’s factors
In compiling this yearly list, the magazine considers factors such as upfront pay, profit participation, residuals, endorsements and advertising work.
The American singer-songwriter-actress has an estimated net worth of $275 million. She owes her fortune to smart stock investments, substantial property holdings, lucrative endorsement deals with CoverGirl cosmetics. She also owns several restaurants (the “Fat Parton Burger” chain) in Washington, a Football Team (the “Sevierville Angels”), has launched her own brand of Vodka (Pure Wonderparton - US), and is tackling the juniors market with a top-selling perfume (With Love from Dolly) and a fashion line called “Dolly Parton Seduction”.
The ranking is significant for many Dolly fans, who have been waiting for her triumphant return to the glory days for what seems like a lifetime.
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