Taylor Swift, Adele and Madonna are the top 3 female artists in the World's Highest-Paid Musicians of 2016 list [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Forbes released the latest list on the World's Highest-Paid Musicians of 2016 on November 30.

Compared with 2015's ranking list, Taylor Swift defeated Katy Perry and rises from fourth place in 2015 to the top spot this year. The pop band One Direction continues to hold second place. Calvin Harris, Puff Daddy and Garth Brooks remain among the top 10.

Now, let's check out the musicians who are raking in the big bucks..