The album was promoted on Madonna 's second concert tour , the Who 's That Girl World Tour , which visited cities of North America , Europe and Asia in 1987 . '' True Blue '' is credited as being the album which established Madonna 's position as the biggest female artist of the 1980s , rivaling male musicians like Michael Jackson and Prince . The album 's singles and their accompanying music videos have sparked debates among scholars and social groups . She became the first female artist to receive the Video Vanguard Award at the 1986 MTV Video Music Awards in recognition of her impact on popular culture . The album also gave her first appearance on the '' Guinness Book of World Records ''
1986 MTV Video Music Awards
1986 MTV Video Music Awards
True Blue (Madonna album)