When it comes to becoming a singer, the very first thing you need to remember is that you possess great vocals and have the stamina to go abroad and please a broad range of audiences. Here we have talked about the highest-paid males in the world this year.

Calvin Harris

His earnings are somewhere close to $48.5 million (£36.6 million). Born Adam Richard Wiles in Dumfries, Scotland, Harris is a famous singer, DJ, and record producer. He made the headlines with the success of his debut album, I Created Disco, in 2007. The same year, he released a number of singles in collaboration with Kylie Minogue who wrote two songs for the album X: “Heart Beat Rock” and “In My Arms.” Calvin’s resume also includes works with Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Mary J Blige, Chris Brown, Cheryl Cole, Example, Rita Ora, Pitbull, Dizzee Rascal, Rihanna, the Scissor Sisters, and the Ting Tings.

Jimmy Buffett

It’s safe to say that Jimmy Buffett is one of the best and most famous male singers in the world. His estimated earnings are $50.5 million (£38.1 million). Hailing from Pascagoula, Mississippi, Buffett started his career in 1960 and released a large number of albums within a few years. He released his first album Down to Earth in 1970 and became famous in no time. He is best known for his beautiful voice and western singing style.

Paul McCartney

His estimated earnings is $54 million (£40.7 million). Paul McCartney is one of the best and highest-paid singers to date. His album, Beatles, sold more than 500 million copies worldwide. He was married to Heather Mills and ended up paying her a hefty amount of £24.3 million after filing for a divorce. He is one of the richest musicians of the year and has been famous for his sold-out concert tours and royalties from the Beatles.