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World's Priciest Wedding Singers

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 25, 2009 2:19 PM CDT
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(Newser) – For the demanding bride-to-be who thinks a DJ just doesn't cut it, top-notch live entertainment can be had—for a few million dollars. The New Zealand Herald runs down the best paid wedding singers:

  1. Rolling Stones: These aging rockers garner upwards of $8 million for a private audience, but will only show up if they're already touring.
  2. Elton John: The Rocket Man ain't cheap at $3.25 million, but you can feel good about the outlay: All proceeds go to his AIDS charity.

  1. Kylie Minogue: $3.25 million
  2. Christina Aguilera: $2.5 million.
  3. George Michael: $2.1 million.
  4. Amy Winehouse, Paul McCartney, Leona Lewis, and J-Lo: $1.6 million a pop
For the full list, click the link below.

Australian singer Kylie Minogue.
Australian singer Kylie Minogue.   (AP Photo)
Elton John.
Elton John.   (AP Photo)
Christina Aguilera.
Christina Aguilera.   (AP Photo)
George Michael.
George Michael.   (AP Photo)
The Rolling Stones.
The Rolling Stones.   (AP Photo)
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COMMENTS
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cochiserocks
Sep 13, 2009 11:23 AM CDT
I'd pay that much to keep her away from the bar!
Mad
Aug 26, 2009 4:24 AM CDT
Hear one can book Alice Cooper for a mere $20k.... Deal! Alice sings many of my favorite love songs!
npkimmey
Aug 25, 2009 7:31 AM CDT
$1.6 million for Amy Winehouse? I'd pay that much to keep her away from my wedding.

 
entertainment • Paul McCartney • Elton John • Rolling Stones • list • Amy Winehouse • singer • Jennifer Lopez • Christina Aguilera • Kylie Minogue • George Michael • Leona Lewis • weddings • private concert

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