Kenny Chensey (Photo by Danny Clinch)
Only One Country Artist Has Grossed Over $1 Billion Touring
“Billboard” posted a list of the country artists who’ve grossed the most money touring, and only one person has passed the billion-dollar mark.
Kenny Chesney has done over 950 shows, put almost 18 million butts in seats, and grossed over $1.17 BILLION since 1995.
Last year’s tour alone grossed $135 million.
1. Kenny Chesney . . . $1.17 BILLION
2. George Strait . . . $734 million
3. Luke Bryan . . . $498 million
4. Tim McGraw . . . $434 million
5. Shania Twain . . . $421 million
6. Toby Keith . . . $398 million
7. Jason Aldean . . . $363 million
8. Rascal Flatts . . . $361 million
9. Taylor Swift . . . $339 million. They only included her country tours.
10. Brad Paisley . . . $335 million
The rest of the Top 20 are:
Eric Church, Keith Urban, Garth Brooks, Morgan Wallen, who’s already up to $278 million, Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, Zac Brown Band, Alan Jackson, Luke Combs, and Chris Stapleton at $224 million.
