Turkey was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2001 with the song "", composed by Semih Güneri, with lyrics by Figen ÃÂakmak and Nurdan Güneri, and performed by Sedat Yüce. The Turkish participating broadcaster, the Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT), selected its entry through a national final.
=== === The Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT) held the national final on 23 February 2001 at its television studios in Ankara, hosted by ÃÂmer ÃÂnder and Meltem Ersan. Ten songs competed and the winner was determined by an expert jury.
On the evening of the contest Sedat Yüce performed 15th in the running order following France and preceding United Kingdom. At the close of the voting "" had received 41 points placing Turkey 11th.
Below is a breakdown of points awarded to and by Turkey in the contest. The nation awarded its 12 points to Estonia in the contest. TRT appointed Meltem Ersan Yazgan as its spokesperson to announce the results of the Turkish jury.