2. Adele - $80.5 million
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Forbes: The 10 Highest Paid Women In Music 2016

8. 2. Adele - $80.5 million
A record-breaking album, a world-wide showstopper tour, a legendary slot at Glastonbury... it's no wonder that British belle Adele has ranked so high on the list this year. 2016 marks her highest earning year to date, proving that endorsement deals fashion lines don't always top pure, undeniable talent.