Country music was first introduced to Indonesia in the 1950s and 1960s through Western films screened in theaters.
The original name of the Country music genre is Hillbilly Music before finally being converted into Country and Western Music.
The first Country song sung in Indonesian is I Bawa Sincere sung by Bing Slamet in the 1960s.
One of the most famous Country musicians in Indonesia is Iwan Fals who have songs such as afternoon across the palace and lumping horse.
The City of Banyuwangi in East Java has become famous as the center of country music in Indonesia because of the many Country musicians and fans from there.
Country music in Indonesia has a strong influence on dangdut music, so there are many country songs that are sung in Javanese or other regional languages.
One of the largest country music festivals in Indonesia is the Java Jazz Festival which is held every year in Jakarta.
Many Indonesian Country musicians use traditional musical instruments such as angklung and gamelan in their appearance.
The most famous Indonesian Country song abroad is Bengawan Solo sung by Mus Mulyadi.
Some famous Indonesian Country musicians include Benjamin Sueb, Rhoma Irama, and A. Rafiq.
