By Patricia Uyeh

”Shake it off” crooner, Taylor Swift has knocked out potential female musicians vying for the number one spot of the highest paid female musicians in the world according to Forbes List.

The 26-year old made $170m (£138m) last year, more than double than British singer, Adele who made number two on the rich list. ”Like a prayer” crooner, Madonna clinched number three spot while bad girl ”Riri” who accepted Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award took fourth place. Here is the full list of top-earning female musicians for 2016:

:: 1. Taylor Swift – $170m (£137.8m)

:: 2. Adele – $80.5m (£65.2m)

:: 3. Madonna – $76.5m (£62m)

:: 4. Rihanna – $75m (£60.8m)

:: 5. Beyonce – $54m (£43.8m)

:: 6. Katy Perry – $41m (£33.2m)

:: 7. Jennifer Lopez – $39.5m (£32m)

:: 8. Britney Spears – $30.5m (£24.7m)

:: 9. Shania Twain – $27.5m (£22.3m)

:: 10. Celine Dion – $27m (£21.9m)

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