Georgia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012  Georgia participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Georgian entry was selected through a national selection, organised by the Georgian broadcaster GPB. Anri Jokhadze represented Georgia with the song "I'm a Joker", which failed to qualify from the second semi-final, achieving 14th place with 36 points. On 9 December 2011, GPB confirmed their participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku. On 15 December 2011, GPB called for songs for the national selection. Songs must be in English or Georgian. Entries could be submitted until 15 January 2012. An internal panel of experts then selected a number of songs that will proceed to the national final, held on 19 February 2012. The winner was chosen by televoting (50%) & an "expert" jury (50%). Georgia competed in the second half of the second semi-final (12th on stage), on 24 May 2012, following Sweden and preceding the Turkey. Georgia received 36 points and placed 14th, thus failing to qualify for the final on 26 May. In the semi-final Georgia came 14th with 36 points: the public awarded Georgia 18th place with 15 points and the jury awarded 8th place with 62 points. Points awarded in the second semi-final:  Points awarded in the final: