eurovision 2012

Sabina Babayeva

Sabina Babayeva represented Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2012 in Baku with “When the Music Dies”, finishing 4th of 26.

who
singer from Azerbaijan
born
2 December 1979, Baku
contest
2012
best result
4th, 2012
music
jazz, pop, soul
active
since 2003
studied at
Asaf Zeynally Music School
sang for
Azerbaijan

Biography

Sabina Babayeva is an Azerbaijani singer. “When the Music Dies” was the host country’s song in Baku in 2012, and finished fourth.

Written by ESC Predictions, 8 October 2026. Sources: Wikipedia, “Sabina Babayeva”.

At Eurovision

One song, and what became of it.

  1. 2012 Baku

    Azerbaijan

    “When the Music Dies”

    4th of 26 Finished 4th of 26 in the final, with 150 points.

    Sung in
    English
    Written by
    Anders Bagge, Sandra Bjurman, Johan Kronlund, Stefan Örn
    Running order
    13th of 26 in the final
    Age on the night
    32
    Won that year
    Sweden: Loreen, “Euphoria”

    The story of Eurovision 2012: Euphoria in Baku, and a host under scrutiny

Away from Eurovision

Awards

  • Honored Artist of the Republic of Azerbaijan

As recorded on Wikidata, which is rarely the whole list.

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