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Celine Dion ranks 2nd among top-earning musicians
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The Canadian Press
Date: Wednesday Jun. 24, 2009 1:27 PM ET
TORONTO — It looks like the global economic downturn isn't bothering Celine Dion.
The Charlemagne, Que., chanteuse finished just behind Madonna on a list of the top-earning musicians in 2008 compiled by Forbes.
Dion earned an estimated US$100 million last year, according to the magazine.
The 41-year-old grossed $237 million on tour, released an English-language greatest-hits collection, "My Love: Essential Collection," and debuted a new fragrance.
Madonna brought in $110 million.
Beyonce Knowles was third, followed by Bruce Springsteen and Kenny Chesney.
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