Past 12 months witnessed a £10 million change in Cheryl Cole's fortune, making her the fourth riches young musician. Thanks to record sales, TV and lucrative endorsements, the 26-year old 'Aloud' star's bank balance rose by 150 during the period.

The Sunday Times has ranked her as the fourth richest young music millionaire.

Her split from English footballer Ashley Cole in February did not affect her popularity, instead it kept rising further.

According to sources, the X-Factor judge was never in such a demand before.

The others, who joined the young millionaires list, are Charlotte Church, Leona Lewis and Katherine Jenkins with bank balance of £11 million, and Katie Melua with a bank balance £10million.