Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2001

Greece in the
Eurovision Song Contest 2001
Eurovision Song Contest 2001
Participating broadcasterHellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT)
Country Greece
Selection processEllinikós Telikós 2001
Selection date6 March 2001
Competing entry
Song"Die for You"
ArtistAntique
Songwriters
  • Nikos Terzis
  • Antonis Pappas
Placement
Final result3rd, 147 points
Participation chronology
◄1998 2001 2002►

Greece was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2001 with the song "Die for You", composed by Nikos Terzis, with lyrics by Antonis Pappas, and performed by Antique. The Greek participating broadcaster, Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT), organised a public selection process entitled Ellinikós Telikós 2001 to determine its entry for the contest. Held on 6 March 2001 in Athens, the event saw nine songs compete to be the Greek entry; the results were determined by a combination of jury and televoting. The song "Die for You" performed by Antique received the most votes and was selected to represent the nation. Greece performed 22nd out of the 23 countries competing in the contest and placed third with 147 points, marking their highest placement in the annual event to this point.