By: Hunter Woods (Janaury 8, 2012)

After accumulating around $290 million on ticket sales from their 360°Tour, U2 are the largest-grossing entertainers for 2011 and have played their hit tracks for nearly 3 million people stretching across several continents, according to the Hollywood Reporter. They financially topped the runner up, Bon Jovi, by over $100 million! Doesn’t seem as if music pirating has crippled U2’s bank account! Check out the other top earners for this year!

1. U2 ($293 million)

2. Bon Jovi ($192 million)

3. Take That ($185 million)

4. Roger Waters ($150 million)

5. Taylor Swift ($97 million)

6. Kenny Chesney ($84.5 million)

7. Usher ($75 million)

8. Lady Gaga ($72 million)

9. André Rieu ($67 million)

10. Sade ($53 million)

11. Michael Bublé ($50 million)

12. Eagles ($50 million)

13. Katy Perry ($49 million)

14. Lil Wayne ($46 million)

15. Justin Bieber ($44 million)

16. Glee Live! ($40 million)

17. NKOTBSB ($40 million)

18. Journey ($40 million)

19. Britney Spears ($37 million)

20. Iron Maiden ($33 million)