Check Out Who Are The Richest Songwriters In History

Published on 12/27/2020
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Andrew Lloyd Webber – $1.2 billion

Greatest Hits Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door; Everything’s Alright.

There’s not a shred of doubt that Andrew Lloyd Webber is the most successful songwriter of all time. He’s famous for writing the music for some of the most famous musicals like “Phantom of the Opera,” “Cats,” and “Jesus Christ Superstar.” There are many more musicals he’s famous for, but the list is very long so we couldn’t include them all. Andrew also happens to be one of only 15(!) people to have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony — otherwise known as an EGOT winner.

Andrew Lloyd Webber – $1.2 Billion

Andrew Lloyd Webber – $1.2 Billion

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Sia — $25 million

Greatest Hits: Chandelier, Diamonds, Titanium.

The Australian singer, songwriter, and record producer, Sia has written some very famous pop hits. She’s behind some songs that other artists have sung that you might not have known about. “Diamonds” being the most famous one. Sia has had a long career in music; however, it hasn’t always been commercially successful. All the same, she’s always put out new art consistently. She only made her big breakthrough in 2013 with her huge hit, “Chandelier.”

Sia — $25 Million

Sia — $25 Million

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