Toby Keith is rolling in dough.
According to Billboard, Keith was named country's highest paid artist for the second year in a row by Forbes. Keith pulled in an estimated $65 million.
Keith has his I Love This Bar And Grill restaurant chain to thank for helping him claim the No. 1 spot.
A lucrative endorsement deal with Ford, his own Wild Shot tequila brand and his Show Dog label also served as other avenues of revenue for the Oklahoma native.
"I can put them on that 30-city tour. I don't have to look for a place to play. It's cost-effective as crap," Keith told Forbes. "They're in Toby's house. They're drinking Toby's liquor. That's Toby's act. And then we're moving to the next town."
According to Forbes, Keith has tallied $335 million over the past six years and $65 million this year alone.
Taylor Swift trails closely behind in the No. 2 spot bringing in $64 million.
The 24-year-old's revenue comes from touring and endorsement deals with Diet Coke, Keds and CoverGirl.
Earlier this month, Music Times reported Swift's RED tour surpassed the all-time revenue record for a single tour by a country artist.
The tour played arenas and stadiums in four continents during a 15-month span.
Box office results detailing arena performances during the RED tour place London's O2 Arena ahead of the pack with the highest gross and attendance numbers.
Forbes named Kenny Chesney the third highest selling country artist with $44 million. Chesney brought home the bacon per touring and endorsements. He also has his own rum called Blue Chair Bay.
Rounding out the top five on the Country Cash Kings list are Jason Aldean ($37 million) and Luke Bryan ($34 million).
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