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Taylor Swift is Billboard's top money maker of 2011

March 9, 2012 / 4:46 PM EST / CBS/AP

Taylor Swift attends the Billboard's Sixth Annual Women in Music event at the Capitale on Dec. 2, 2011, in New York. Getty

(CBS/AP) Taylor Swift is No. 1 again: The singer is the top act on Billboard's "Money Makers" list.

The country star earned more than $35 million in 2011 thanks to her "Speak Now" album and accompanying tour. Swift is poised to bring in more money this year; she's currently on tour in Australia.

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U2 was second on Billboard's 2011 list with $32 million, followed by Kenny Chesney, Lady Gaga and Lil Wayne. Rounding out the top 10 were Sade, Bon Jovi, Celine Dion, Jason Aldean and Adele.

Though Adele cancelled most of her U.S. tour due to issues with her vocal cords, her album "21" sold more than 5 million units in 2011. Including sales from this year, "21" has sold nearly 8 million copies.

Artists' rankings were based on U.S. income sources from tours, albums sales and publishing royalties. Billboard said in a press release that it didn't factor in "sponsorships, merchandise sales or synchronization deals."

See Billboard's full list here.