True Blue (album)

True Blue is the third studio album by American singer and songwriter Madonna. It was released on June 30, 1986, by Sire Records. Madonna assumed greater control over the creative direction of True Blue, attempting to establish herself as a more serious artist and to appeal to a broader, more mature audience. Madonna recorded the album between 1985 and 1986, collaborating with Patrick Leonard and Stephen Bray on its writing and production.