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In April 1990, she began her “Blond Ambition World Tour” whose Laserdisc release won Madonna a Grammy Award in 1992 for Best Long Form Music Video. From the album came another five hit singles including “Express Yourself” and “Cherish”. The track was included on her fourth studio album “Like a Prayer” which peaked at number four on the Billboard 200. During a Pepsi commercial the track “Like a Prayer” first appeared. In 1987 Madonna set off on the “Who's That Girl World Tour” and also released a remix album with past hits under the title “You Can Dance”. It produced three number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100: “Live to Tell ”,“ Papa Don’t Preach” and “Open Your Heart” as well as two more singles: 'True Blue' and 'La Isla Bonita' that peaked in the top-five. Madonna's third studio album, “True Blue”, was released in June, 1986 topping the charts in over 28 countries worldwide. The “Virgin Tour”, Madonna’s first tour, started in 1985 with the artist performing as an opening act for the Beastie Boys. The album also spawned the hit single “Material Girl”. The title track remained on the top of the charts for six weeks. The album was certified diamond and sold more than 21 million copies worldwide. Her second album in 1984, “Like a Virgin” earned her global recognition and was her first number one on the Billboard 200. A year later her debut album “Madonna” hit the stands peaking at number eight on the Billboard 200 and producing the hit singles “Holiday,” “Borderline,” and “Lucky Star.” Her debut single, “Everybody,” was released in 1982. The latter impressed record producer, Mark Kamins brought Madonna in contact with Sire Records where she signed a singles deal. Madonna began her career as a backup dancer for other artists before forming a rock band, the “Breakfast Club” with Dan Gilroy in 1979 and then “Emma” in 1980. Madonna was raised in the Detroit suburbs of Pontiac and Avon Township and later moved to New York City. " Impressive Instant" was released as promotional single, peaking at number one on the Hot Dance Club Play chart.The “Queen of Pop” Madonna, Madonna Louise Ciccone, was born in Bay City, Michigan on Augto mother, Madonna Louise (née Fortin) and her father Silvio Anthony Ciccone. It was followed with another Hot 100 top-five hit " Don't Tell Me" and " What It Feels Like for a Girl" which attained the top-ten position in several countries worldwide. Its lead single, " Music", topped the record charts in 25 countries worldwide and became Madonna's 12th number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Five singles were released from the album. The album was supported by the Drowned World Tour, which grossed over US$75 million, making it the highest-grossing tour by a solo act of 2001 (the fourth overall). The album was promoted with her concerts at Brixton Academy and Roseland Ballroom, as well as several television performances such as the 2000 MTV Europe Music Awards and the 43rd Grammy Awards. It was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for three million units shipped in the United States and has sold over 15 million copies worldwide. In the United States, Music debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with first week sales of 420,000 units, making it her first album to top the chart in more than a decade since Like a Prayer (1989). Commercially, Music debuted at number one in over 23 countries across the world and sold four million copies in its first ten days. In 2003, Rolling Stone ranked the album as one of The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

It was nominated for a total of five Grammy Awards, eventually winning one. Upon its release, the album received critical acclaim, with reviewers praising its production, as well as the album's musical creativity. Elaborating on the country theme for the album, Madonna reinvented her image as a cowgirl. The album was mostly recorded at Sarm West and East Studios in London, England. Music has an overall dance-pop and electronicavibe, with influnces from rock, country and folk. Her collaboration with producers Mirwais Ahmadzaï and William Orbit resulted a more experimental direction for the album. However, her record company encouraged her to return to the studio and record new music before going on the road. Following the success of her previous album Ray of Light (1998), she intended to embark on a tour. Music is the eighth studio album by American singer Madonna, released on 2000 by Maverick Records. Music is the eighth studio album by American-singer Madonna and was released September 19, 2000.