Taylor Swift racked up the biggest US earnings last year, followed by Irish rockers U2 -- while British sensation Adele made it into the top 10 despite her health woes.
The Grammy-winning Swift made a cool $35.7 million from all sources of US income, including touring and music sales, according to annual 2011 rankings in industry paper Billboard.
In second place were stadium veterans U2, who earned $32.1 million, including north American revenues from their monumental two-year "360 degree Tour," which ended in July last year.
Underlining the strength of country music in North America, third place was taken by Kenny Chesney -- who had taken the year off from touring in 2010. He made $29.8 million.
Lady Gaga came in fourth with $25.4 million, followed by Lil Wayne at $23.2 milion and returning British soul/jazz singer Sade with $16.4 million. Rockers Bon Jovi were seventh at $15.8 million, with Celine Dion at $14.3 million.
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