Britney Spears Top Earning Woman in Music in 2012

Britney Spears was the top earning woman in music this year.

'The X Factor' USA judge who neither released a new album or went on tour in 2012 raked in an estimated $58 million in just 12 months, according to Forbes magazine.

Most of the 30-year-old popstar's profits which are just slightly less than the $64 million she earned in 2010 came from her comeback 'Femme Fatale' tour that grossed $68.7 million worldwide, followed by her 'Femme Fatale' album, in addition to her popular fragrance line with Elizabeth Arden and her endorsement deals.

1. Britney Spears ($58 million)

2. Taylor Swift ($57 million)
3. Rihanna ($53 million)
4. Lady Gaga ($52 million)
5. Katy Perry ($45 million)
6. Beyoncé ($40 million)
7. Adele ($35 million)
8. Sade ($33 million)
9. Madonna ($30 million)
10. Shakira ($20 million)