TOBY KEITH has been named the highest-earning country star in a new Forbes magazine study.
The Beer For My Horses hitmaker raked in an estimated $48 million (GBP24 million) in 2007, according to the publication.
Forbes editors note the singer/songwriter also benefited financially from a major endorsement deal with Ford trucks and as a co-owner of the I Love This Bar + Grill chain of restaurants.
Keith also runs his own record label, Show Dog Nashville.
Country trio Rascal Flatts came in second on the country cash countdown, with a $40 million (GBP20 million) 2007 haul and Tim MCGraw came in third with earnings of $23 million (GBP11.5 million).
Kenny Chesney, Brooks + Dunn, Brad Paisley, Faith Hill, Keith Urban, George Strait and Alan Jackson complete the top 10 country earners.
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