2015’s Top Tour Moneymakers
The “1989” tour, which played mostly stadiums, raked in $61.7 million for Taylor, which easily gives her the top spot. Coming in at number two is Kenny Chesney, who earned $38.1 million on touring in 2015, followed by The Rolling Stones, who made $37.3.
“Billboard’s” Top Ten Touring
- Taylor Swift
- Kenny Chesney
- The Rolling Stones
- Billy Joel ($30.1 mil)
- Grateful Dead/Dead & Company ($22.5 mil)
- U2 ($20.6 mil)
- One Direction ($19.6 mil)
- Luke Bryan ($17.9 mil)
- Jason Aldean ($17.1 mil)
- Shania Twain ($13.8 mil)
Source: Billboard