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It's been a rough year for the singer, but at least she has her millions of dollars to ease the pain. 55-year-old Enya has taken the No. 1 spot on People With Money’s top 10 highest-paid singers for 2016 with an estimated $46 million in combined earnings.

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Enya tops annual list of highest-paid singers

In 2014 it looked like the singer’s spectacular career was winding down. Suddenly, she was back on top. People With Money reports on Sunday (December 4) that Enya is the highest-paid singer in the world, pulling in an astonishing $46 million between November 2015 and November 2016, a nearly $20 million lead over her closest competition.

People With Money’s factors

In compiling this yearly list, the magazine considers factors such as upfront pay, profit participation, residuals, endorsements and advertising work.

The Irish singer has an estimated net worth of $145 million. She owes her fortune to smart stock investments, substantial property holdings, lucrative endorsement deals with CoverGirl cosmetics. She also owns several restaurants (the “Fat Enya Burger” chain) in Dublin, a Football Team (the “Gweedore Angels”), has launched her own brand of Vodka (Pure Wonderenya - Ireland), and is tackling the juniors market with a top-selling perfume (With Love from Enya) and a fashion line called “Enya Seduction”.

The ranking is significant for many Enya fans, who have been waiting for her triumphant return to the glory days for what seems like a lifetime.

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