Randy Newman – $50 million
Dolly Parton has created more than 3,000 songs and is one of America’s most successful artists of all time. One of her most iconic songs, “I Will Always Love You” was covered by Whitney Huston, who was one of the many artists to do so. Parton revealed in an interview that she was only seven years old when she commenced writing music. She loves to write constantly, from poems, to songs, to whole albums and even just thoughts and inspirations. The Appalachian Mountains inspired, religious artist enjoyed a traditional childhood. She also must have appreciated her 35 BMI Awards.
Tom Petty – $95 million
Greatest Hits: Don’t Do Me Like That, Here Comes My Girl, Refugee
The incredibly successful Tom Petty is one of the most profitable artists to have been born. After his introduction to Elvis Presley at the age of ten, Petty knew that he loved rock ‘n roll. He then commenced listening to a lot of punk rock and The Rolling Stones. Mudcrutch would be the band that he formed and began rising into fame with. Tom Petty later formed the Heartbreakers, which turned things around for the artist. The 1970s band made it into the big time with the second album that they recorded together, which made it into the Top40. Their next album would enjoy two million sales.