Phillip Sweet's Net Worth: How Much Is The Country Superstar Worth?
Being a country music star comes with some sweet perks. You get backstage passes, legions of fans and at some point, you probably get to meet Dolly Parton. Oh, and obviously you can make a ton of money. However, it's not easy to reach the top tier of country music. A lot of blood, sweat, and tears go into making the dream happen, and that's something Little Big Town star Phillip Sweet knows all too well.
Sweet — along with Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, and Jimi Westbrook — is the musical genius behind such hits as "Pontoon," "Girl Crush," and "Boondocks." Little Big Town released their first album in 2002. It was a bit of a nonstarter, though, only reaching #40 on the charts. It took a while for the band to take off, and at one point they were even dropped by their record label. But they persevered, and these days have over a dozen albums and several CMA awards under that belt.
In his long career, Sweet has had financial ups and downs that come with the tumultuous world of country music. What is his net worth these days? Let's investigate.
Phillip Sweet has a surprising business venture
Over the years, Phillip Sweet and his band Little Big Town have racked up quite a list of accomplishments. Aside from their numerous records. they've also won dozens of awards, including multiple Grammys, CMAs, and even a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Original Song.
The more awards you win, the more name recognition you get, and the more name recognition you get, the more money you can make. In addition to his music, Sweet and his bandmates have another business venture: sparkling wine. The band released a line of canned wine spritzers called Day Drinking in 2019. The official website describes the beverages as the brainchild of "the band's passion for celebrating life and its special moments with wine." They also want you to know that "Day Drinking is ideal to pair with friends, family and good times." The line includes three flavors: Rosé Bubbles, Watermelon Rosé, and Southern Peach.
So, taking his musical success and his business ventures into account, exactly how much is Sweet worth as of 2021?
Quite a bit, as it turns out. Sweet is estimated to be worth up to $5 million, but with the growing success of Day Drinking it's likely to be much more, per Buzzlearn.