2) Dolly Parton estimated $450 million
She began her career as a child performer on the radio, then had the chance to record a few singles when she was 13.
Parton became famous in 1967 as a featured performer on singer Porter Wagoner’s weekly syndicated TV program.
She quickly rose to fame in 1977 when her single “Here You Come Again” was a success on both the country and pop charts.
Achieving 25 RIAA certified gold, platinum, and multi-platinum awards, she has had 25 songs reach No. 1 on the Billboard Country charts, a record for a female artist.
In 1999, she was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
