Well, well, well, what do we have here.
According to Billboard’s year-end country update, Eric Church had country music’s top tour of 2019. In 48 shows, Eric grossed a league leading $65 million dollars during the eligibility period, while performing for 718,000 fans this year. The next closest was Florida Georgia Line with $52.9 million, although they did perform for slightly more fans. George Strait rounded out the top 5 with $46.2 million, however with only 9 shows all year, he’s making over $5 million a show.
Here are the Top 5: (Sales, Fans, Shows)
1. Eric Church — $65 million, 718K, 48
2. Florida Georgia Line — $52.9 million, 750K, 46
3. Carrie Underwood — $50.2 million, 648K, 58
4. Thomas Rhett — $46.7 million, 674K, 50
5. George Strait — $46.2 million, 291K, 9
You know who I don’t see on the list? The so-called Entertainer of the Year, Garth Brooks.
Once again, Chief was robbed.
*Billboard’s Year-End Touring charts are based on engagements that played between Nov. 1, 2018 and Oct. 31, 2019.
