[1] Wild Rose was founded in 1988 by Wanda Vick, who had previously been a session musician for country music artist Lynn Anderson, and later a member of Porter Wagoner's road band Right Combination.

[3]) Prout was followed by vocalist/banjo player Pamela Gadd and vocalist/guitarist Pam Perry, both formerly members of the bluegrass band New Coon Creek Girls.

Under the production of James Stroud, Wild Rose's debut album (titled Breakin' New Ground) was released in 1988.

The album produced one hit single in its title track, which peaked at number 15 on the Billboard country charts.

[2] The re-issued album earned Grammy Award and Academy of Country Music nominations for the band.