The Forbes rankings are based on stars' pre-tax earnings and visibility on social and news media outlets, and includes musicians, actors and other celebrities.. Taylor achieved her ranking based on her status as the "most-played" artist on the radio during 2009, her $54 million gross from concerts during the year, and record sales, including 3.2 million sales of her 'Fearless' album and 12 million downloads..
So congrats to Taylor Swift.. I believe one day she will get onto No. 1 on Frobes' list in another couples of years.. Hopefully she always been a same person when she get into that rank.. And even more kindness to people like Oprah!!!