These Are The Songwriters Who Are Laughing All The Way To The Bank

Willie Nelson – $25 million

Greatest Hits: On the Road Again, Family Bible
The Texan-born Willie Nelson would become a highly regarded artist, singer, and songwriter when unleashed Shotgun Willie. The Stardust and Red Headed Stranger albums would make him a real celebrity in the 1970s. Nelson is also famous for his love of marijuana and his advocacy for its legalization. He is also an author and prolific actor with more than 30 movies under his belt. After dodging his taxes for many years, Nelson finally wrote the IRS Tapes to cover his huge debt with a double-album recuperation.

Willie Nelson