Net Worth: $400 million
Venture: Let’s Go!
With a net worth of over $400 million, Shania Twain is arguably the most successful female country singer in the world. With over 100 million album sales, she has pretty much smashed the glass ceiling for women in this musical genre and even went a few steps further.
Twain was born in Canada and became a famous artist after being discovered by producer Mutt Lange, whom she ended up marrying by the way. She is currently signed as a musician with Mercury-Nashville and is part of a sponsorship project named “Let’s Go!” that aims to help young artists find their voice and crowd.
Reba McEntire
Net Worth: $95 million
Venture: RBI
Widely referred to as the queen of Country music, Reba McEntire is a musician and businessman that’s been around for longer than many of her male Country counterparts. The singer has dominated the genre with over thirty albums to date which almost all attained a gold status or better. She is one of the all-time best-selling Country singers and has over 75 million album sales to brag about.
Outside of her career as a musical artist, she has built a net worth of almost $100 million through smart business decisions and reinforcing and improving what’s been working for her throughout her long career. McEntire is the founder and manager of the RBI management firm and is also a successful actress.
Tim McGraw
Net Worth: $85 million
Venture: Tennessee Titans
Musical icon and owner of the Tennessee Titans NFL team, Tim McGraw is husband to the successful country artist Faith Hill. The power couple has attained the status of “rich and bestselling country musicians” with combined sales of their albums likely surpassing the 100 million mark. McGraw has released a total of fifteen albums to date that has all sold exceptionally well.
The duo has made some serious business investments using their wealth which is in the tens of millions of dollars. Their main investment was in the Tennessee Titans, as both are currently owners of the successful NFL team.
Blake Shelton
Net Worth: $60 million
Venture: Ryman Hospitality
Singer, real estate investor, and Gwen Stefani's hubby, Blake Shelton is every girl’s dream — he’s got the looks, the money, and the voice to capture anyone’s attention. His debut single "Austin” was a massive success and landed him square inside the much-desired platinum status for the album’s sales.
Outside of music, the singer invests his multi-million dollar wealth into various industries and especially focuses on Ryman Hospitality, a hotel, resort, entertainment, and media company that owns a variety of real estate properties under its name.
Conway Twitty
Net Worth: $14 million
Venture: The Estate of Harold Jenkins
Harold Lloyd Jenkins, mostly known as Conway Twitty, was a country singer from the '60s and '70s that dabbled in various genres from rock and roll to R&B and even Pop. He was widely praised for his duets with Loretta Lynn and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rockabilly Hall of Fame following his passing away in 1993. His most successful songs include "Hello Darlin'," "Honky Tonk Angel," "Linda on My Mind" and "The High Priest of Country Music."
Twitty was the center of various legal issues throughout his life, including alleged tax evasion and fights over his estate, including copyrights and royalties. The peak of his career was during the late '70s when he shifted his musical style to country pop and changed his look from the slicked-back pompadour style to the regular curly hair and mustache.