What is papa loved mama original artist?

"Papa Loved Mama" is a song written by Kentucky-born songwriter Bob McDill and recorded by American country music artist Garth Brooks. The song was released in March 1992 as the fourth single from Brooks' album "Ropin' the Wind". The song became Brooks' sixth number one hit on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The music video for "Papa Loved Mama" received heavy rotation on country music TV channels and was directed by Jon Small.