Randy Newman – $50 million
Greatest Hits: Just One Smile, I’ve Been Wrong Before
Randy Newman is known for his extensive songwriting and composition, and his recognizable voice and film scores. He worked primarily as a film composer, receiving twenty Oscar awards and twice. He’s the most-nominated Oscar. He was inducted into 2007’s Fame Songwriters Hall. He wrote live and animated music for movies like Cold Turkey, Meet the Parents, Seabiscuit, and nine separate Pixar movies including Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., and Vehicles. Signed to Warner Bros.
Randy Newman
Dolly Parton – $500 million
Greatest Hits: Jolene, I Will Always Love You, 9 to 5
Besides becoming a famous musician, Dolly Parton published over 3,000 albums. Whitney Houston sang, “I Will Always Love You,” and almost every famous artist covered that tune. Interviewed regarding her songwriting, she said she began writing when she was just seven. She said she’s striving to compose something every day,” whether it’s a poem, concept, song, or little tidbit. She’s been inspired by her folky upbringing with a strong religious heritage in the Appalachian Mountains.
Dolly Parton
