Taylor Swift is listed as one of the most powerful people in the music industry in a new list from Billboard.
She comes in at #78 on Billboard's Power 100 among names such as U2, Beyoncé, Jay-Z and other, behind-the-scenes power players.
Taylor's songwriting and touring business form the basis of her empire, but she also owns her own management company and has deals with Target, CoverGirl, Sony, Elizabeth Arden, Walmart, American Greetings and more.
Taylor actually outranked Lady Gaga and X-Factor judge and music executive Simon Cowell on Billboard's list.

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