Chris Stapleton
Net Worth: $10 million
Venture: All American Road Show
Despite not being as famous as some other country singers and musicians on our list, Chris Stapleton is definitely a name that you want to know if you’re a fan of the genre. With over 170 songs in his arsenal and 6 out of them reaching the #1 spot on the music charts, this songwriter is easily one of America’s most successful songwriters and it’s likely you’ve listened to at least a few songs he wrote himself.
If you’re a fan of the beloved Country star Kenny Chesney than there’s no way you haven’t heard his hit song “Never Wanted Nothing More,” that hit #1 on the music chart for 5 weeks. While the song was performed by Chesney, it was actually written by Stapelton. The successful Country singer and songwriter currently tours the country through his “The All American Road Show” concert tour, where he performs various songs he wrote over the years.
Scott McCreery
Net Worth: $4 million
Venture: Weekend Roadtrip
Tour If the name McCreery rings a bell, it’s because 26-year-old Scott McCreery was the winner of the popular musical reality show, American Idol, in its tenth season back in 2011. His success was a virtual guarantee following the publicized and challenging win, as he was offered many records deals with labels all across the United States. He eventually decided to go with Interscope and released his first studio album that year. The album, titled “Clear as Day,” was an instant hit among his fans from the show and received the lustrous platinum status. The album included many songs which ended up becoming very well received, mainly “The Trouble with Girls” and “I Love You This Big.”
McCreery decided to leave the label just six years later and promptly became the first and only country artist in history to appear in the charts without a record label behind him. McCreery is a sweetheart not just in his music videos and public appearances but also in real life. He recently married Gabi Dugal, his longtime girlfriend. He also sang the National Anthem before a popular AFC divisional game in 2016. With 4 albums released to date (one of which being a Christmas album) and a multi-millionaire status at the young age of 26, Scott McCreery is poised to have an extremely successful musical career.
Joe Nichols
Net Worth: $9 million
Venture: Never Gets Old
Heath Ledger look-alike, Joe Nichols is a country star that debuted back in the mid-‘90s and was immediately signed to Intersound and Giant for his commercial and popular appeal. Nichols has released nine albums over the course of his career, with the first being the eponymous Joe Nichols back in 1996 and the last one being the appropriately named Never Gets Old in 2017. Throughout his career, Nichols enjoyed a fair amount of commercial success with over fourteen of his songs appearing in the top 40 singles on the country charts. Joe Nichols
His best singles to date which have also performed best commercially are “Sunny and 75” and “Gimme That Girl,” with both singles reaching the number-one spot on the charts. Nichols started his career with the musical group The Rodeo Band and would often play in amateur venues such as high school dances and small clubs. It’s reported that the country singer is currently worth nearly $10 million through his label and album sales.
Miranda Lambert
Net Worth: $45 million
Venture: Red 55 Winery
One of the most famous and successful Country singers in the United States, Miranda Lambert is often compared to other female stars in the music industry such as Avril Lavigne and Amy Winehouse. Lambert’s songs are full of powerful and empowering messages and are beloved by many women who view her as an amazing role model. Amongst her best songs are, “The House That Built Me,” “Mama’s Broken Heart,” “Heart Like Mine,” and our personal favorite, “Gunpowder & Lead.”
Lambert is an avid supporter of animal rights and is very actively trying to improve the way people treat them. She’s the founder of the MuttNation Foundation along with her mother, Bev Lambert. The foundation helps rescue animals in danger and gives them shelter. Outside of music and activism, the fiery and confident Lambert is also an owner and manager of a wine brand named “Red 55 Winery”. In case you were wondering if she’s still available, we’re happy to say that Lambert is happily married to Brendan McLoughlin, an NYPD officer. This is a fairly recent marriage, as the couple married just at the start of 2019.
Danny Gokey
Net Worth: $600,000
Venture: Rock and Worship Tour 2016
Another country singer who gained much of his fame while appearing in American Idol is Danny Gokey. The Milwaukee born singer was a church music director before joining the 8th season of the popular musical reality show American Idol. Gokey ended up reaching third place on the show but was quickly signed with 19 Recordings after his appearance and then changed labels to RCA Nashville. His debut album, My Best Days, was released during the singer’s time with RCA Nashville. He didn’t stick long with them and moved on to a deal with BMG label in 2013 after deciding to change his tune to Christian rock rather than a classic country. Just this year, Gokey won the K-LOVE Fan's Male Artist of the Year Award.
His second album, Hope in Front of Me, was released in 2013. Gokey is just as lovely as his American Idol co-winner, Scott McCreery, as he has also married his high school sweetheart, Sophia Martinez in 2004. Unfortunately, his wife passed away before he joined American Idol, leading him to start a foundation in her name, Sophia's Heart Foundation