U2 Top Music Earners In America

U2 have earned more money than anyone else in the music industry Stateside last year.

The Irish group raked in an incredible $225million in album, digital sales and box office receipts according to the Billboard Money Makers chart.

The Rolling Stones were in second place with $152million, Kenny Chesney was third with $88million, while Paul McCartney was fourth with $84million, according to mtv.

Acts such as Green Day and 50 Cent appeared slightly further down the earners list.