Loretta Lynn – $65 million
Greatest Hits: You Ain’t Woman Enough, Coal Miner’s Daughter
Born in Kentucky, Loretta Lynn is one of the most popular and influential country stars in country music history. She’s known for hits such as “You Ain’t Woman Enough Don’t Come Home A Drinkin,” “Fist City,” “One’s on the Way,” and many others. Her biographical film, the daughter of Coal Miner’s, was named after her greatest hits. She’s sold over 45 million records. She had two dozen albums — one single and eleven numbers.
Loretta Lynn
Lou Reed – $15 million
Greatest Hits: Think It Over, Heavenly Arms
Lou Reed was the lead singer and songwriter of The Velvet Underground, and he had a prosperous solo career lasting over fifty years. The Velvet Underground was not a commercial success but is now considered one of the most important underground alt-rock bands of its time. In 1970, Reed left the Velvet Underground with 20 solo records. He did well with his second and third albums, but he had several peaks and troughs.
Lou Reed