Most of that comes from playing live concerts.  By the way, Garth is in concert Friday and Saturday for a series of four concerts at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City.
 
Kenny Chesney is in second with $42.5-million, followed by Luke Bryan at $42-million.  

Forbes magazine says rounding up the top five are Dolly Parton in 4th and another Oklahoman, Toby Keith who is tied with Florida Georgia Line for 5th place.

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Garth Brooks, according to Forbes magazine is the highest paid country music singer in the world, earning $60-million in the past 12 months. 

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