Carrie Underwood ($85 million)
In 2005, the world got to know Carrie Underwood after her stint on American Idol. Everyone was captivated not only by her voice but also by her looks. Her fame did not die out by the time the season ended. The “Jesus Take the Wheel” singer has won seven Grammys, 15 AMAs, and 11 BMAs.
Thomas Rhett ($5 million)
It feels like country music is in his blood! Thomas Rhett is the son of Rhett Atkins. In 2010, he got his first taste of success after co-writing a song with Jason Aldean. Not even a year after that, he signed with Big Machine Records. He has since released two albums: It Goes Like This and Tangled Up.