Pollstar just released a list of the top touring artists worldwide based on how many tickets they’ve sold over the years.  They used data dating all the way back to 1980.  Here are the Top 20:

• 20. Ed Sheeran

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• 19. Tim McGraw

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• 18. George Strait

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• 17. Coldplay

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• 16. Neil Diamond

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• 15. Rod Stewart

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• 14. Jimmy Buffett

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• 13. Aerosmith

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• 12. Phish

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• 11. Trans-Siberian Orchestra

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• 10. Grateful Dead

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• 9. Kenny Chesney

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• 8. Billy Joel

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• 7. Bon Jovi

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• 6. Metallica

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• 5. Elton John

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• 4. Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band

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• 3. The Rolling Stones

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• 2. Dave Matthews Band

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• 1. U2, which has sold more than 26 MILLION TICKETS.

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