Monday, May 31, 2010

U2 NO.1 music money-makers in 2009

U2 is again in top list by music in money-makers 2009 , that was announced in list that has been puten out by Billboard. It managed top of list money-makers by looking in account music sales, touring revenue and fees, songwriting royalties and on-demand streams.

They made almost two times more as the second man on the list, Bruce Springsteen. The Irish band in year 2009, made more than $108 millions and that is a huge year for them. Not only they made in top list , they also made deal with a live entertainment company , Live Nation. They gaved them a great money share from touring, also good merchandising and Web site U2.com from group’s. Money camed from songwriting stayed at home, as some memebers contribute, the irish band doesn’t have to work a lot outside.

Springsteen, made $57 million and more, Bruce has been followed by Madonna ($47 million) in top five , AC/DC and Britney Spears .

Here is top 10 for 2009.

1. U2 – $108,601,283
2. Bruce Springsteen – $57,619,037
3. Madonna – $47,237,774
4. AC/DC – $43,650,466
5. Britney Spears – $38,885,267
6. Pink – $36,347,658
7. Jonas Brothers – $33,596,576
8. Coldplay – $27,326,562
9. Kenny Chesney – $26,581,141
10. Metallica – $25,564,324