'Beyonce played 95 shows during our scoring period, bringing in an average of $2.4 million per city,' says Forbes.
Goodbye Taylor Swift, Beyoncé has been named Forbes Highest Paid Woman in music for the year 2014 with an estimated earnings of $115 million this year alone.
The "Flawless" crooner made more the double of what she made last year and what Swift made this year - $64 million.
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According to Forbes magazine Tuesday, most of Queen Bey's cash came from her world tour – Mrs. Carter World Tour.
The 33-year-old mother of one elevated from fourth place last year to lead the list this year and on top of pop star Taylor Swift, 24, with $64 million, who also jumped up one spot from last year to No. 2.
"Beyonce played 95 shows during our scoring period, bringing in an average of $2.4 million per city," said Forbes, citing data from the Pollstar trade magazine.
The R&B singer's self-titled album released last December and endorsement deals pushed her earnings up further assuring her the top spot.
Shockingly pop star Pink came third behind Swift with $52million. Forbes claim she did 85 concerts in the time frame raking in more than $1M per city.
Other stars who made the list include: Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Britney Spears. But where is Nicki Minaj?
Check out the Top 10 Highest Paid Women in Music 2014 via Forbes:
1. Beyoncé - $115 million2. Taylor Swift - $64 million
3. Pink - $52 million
4. Rihanna - $48 million
5. Katy Perry - $40 million
6. Jennifer Lopez - $37 million
7. Miley Cyrus - $36 million, tie
7. Celine Dion - $36 million, tie
9. Lady Gaga - $33 million
10. Britney Spears - $20 million
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