Not only did Springsteen build a remarkable life for himself when he started his musical career, but he also brought millions of dollars worth of revenue to the then failing Asbury Park tourist economy, which spread to the rest of New Jersey. Springsteen just released his 19th studio album, which has been doing extremely well in America and overseas.
Garth Brooks ($350 million)
Garth Brooks is the highest selling American musician of the 20th century (yes, this does include Elvis Presley) and is arguably the best selling American solo artist of all time (his sales were not recorded precisely at the beginning of his career). Brooks is a country and folk guitarist who has dabbled in acting and production.
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