Ed Sheeran Reigns Over Taylor Swift as Highest Grossing Touring Artist of 2018

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Taking the top spot on Pollstar's global touring chart, the 'Shape of You' hitmaker also beat the likes of Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles, Pink as well as Bruno Mars.

December 18, 2018

AceShowbiz - Ed Sheeran has shot to the top of Pollstar's 2018 year-end global touring chart.

The "Shape of You" hitmaker's "Ã· Tour" has earned $432.4 million (Â£342.5 million) to take the spot.

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Taylor Swift's "Reputation" tour follows with $345.1 million (Â£273.3), while Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles's "OTRII" comes in at number three with $254.1 million (Â£201.2 million).

Pink's "Beautiful Trauma World Tour" and Bruno Mars' "24K Magic Tour" round out the top five with $169.2 million (Â£134 million) and $167.6 million (Â£132.7 million), respectively.

Eagles, Justin Timberlake, Roger Waters, U2, and The Rolling Stones are also included in the top 10.

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