Country music was first introduced in Indonesia in the 1960s through Western films screened in theaters.
The first country singer in Indonesia was Benjamin S who released the Country album in the 1970s.
In the 1980s, Country music was increasingly popular in Indonesia and many singers such as Iwan Fals and Ebiet G Ade tried to put the Country elements into their songs.
In the 1990s, Country music began to lose its popularity in Indonesia and most Country singers switched to other genres such as pop and rock.
However, country music remains popular in Rural Indonesia regions such as in Central Java and East Java.
The first country music festival in Indonesia was held in 2016 in Yogyakarta.
In 2018, Indonesia has the largest country music community in Southeast Asia with more than 20 thousand members.
The first TV show featuring country music in Indonesia is Cowboy in Action which aired in the 1990s.
Some famous Country artists such as Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks have held a concert in Indonesia.
At present, several local country bands such as The Cotton Pickers and The Crazy Horse Band are increasingly popular in Indonesia.
