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10 Huge YouTube Stars You've Probably Never Heard Of

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rosanna pansino

YouTube can be a big moneymaker for anyone with a big idea, a camera, and some basic video editing skills. 

You may have heard of some of YouTube's biggest stars, like Bethany Mota, who's best known for her charming shopping videos, or Jenna Marbles, whose videos on life as a woman have millions of fans. 

But it turns out there are tons of people out there whose channels are getting millions of subscribers and views, even though most people have never even heard of them. 

They're raking in a lot of money from ad revenue, too. Video ad buying software company TubeMogul helped us crunch numbers to find out just how much each of these YouTube stars could be making each year.

Even when you subtract Google's 45% cut, it's a lot of money.

Classically trained pianist Valentina Lisitsa used YouTube to revive her music career.

The Ukrainian-born pianist started uploading videos of herself to YouTube six years ago when she hit a bump in her career. It wasn't long before she had millions of hits, a record deal, and sold-out shows.

Subscribers: 138,400

Views: 72,588,649

Estimated annual channel revenue: $42,735



Cassey Ho is an enthusiastic pilates instructor with millions of fans.

On Ho's channel, "Blogilates,"  you'll find intense pilates workouts set to upbeat pop music. She also keeps her blog filled with helpful recipes, workout calendars, and other forms of healthy living inspiration. 

Subscribers: 1,323,503

Views: 108,501,571

Estimated annual channel revenue: $92,240 



The guys of Dude Perfect do trick shots for a living.

Dude Perfect was born after five guys who met at a Bible study at Texas A&M uploaded 20 of their best trick shots to YouTube. Five years and 263 million views later, Dude Perfect is one of YouTube's most valuable brands. They've even come out with a book and their own iPhone game.

Subscribers: 2,594,299

Views: 263,464,428

Estimated annual channel revenue: $175,039



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