The Estonian participating broadcaster, Eesti Televisioon (ETV), organised the national final Eurolaul 2001 in order to select its entry for the contest.

Eight songs competed in the national final and "Everybody" performed by Tanel Padar, Dave Benton, and 2XL was selected as the winner by a jury panel.

Since its debut, the broadcaster has organised national finals that feature a competition among multiple artists and songs in order to select its entry for the contest.

[7] The selection jury consisted of Priit Hõbemägi (culture critic), Jaan Karp (musician), Tõnu Kõrvits (composer), Ivo Linna (singer), Maido Maadik (Eesti Raadio sound engineer), Olavi Pihlamägi (journalist), Allan Roosileht (Raadio 2 music editor), Evelin Samuel (singer), Aarne Saluveer (choir conductor) and Anu Tali (conductor).

Eight songs competed during the show and a jury selected "Everybody" performed by Tanel Padar, Dave Benton and 2XL as the winner.

A non-competitive public televote which registered 19,261 votes was also held and selected Tanel Padar, Dave Benton and 2XL as the winner.