The German participating broadcaster on behalf of ARD, Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR), organised the national final Der deutsche Vorentscheid 2006 – 50 Jahre Grand Prix in order to select their entry for the contest.

The national final took place on 9 March 2006 and featured three competing acts with the winner being selected through public televoting.

In 2005, the German entry "Run & Hide" performed by Gracia placed last out of twenty-four competing songs scoring four points.

[2] Since 1996, NDR has set up national finals with several artists to choose both the song and performer to compete at Eurovision for Germany.

The competition simultaneously celebrated Germany's 50th Anniversary since their first participation in the Eurovision Song Contest and took place on 9 March 2006 at the Deutsches Schauspielhaus in Hamburg, hosted by Thomas Hermanns.

The winner, "No No Never" performed by Texas Lightning, was selected solely through public televoting, including options for landline and SMS voting.

[15][16] NDR appointed Thomas Hermanns as its spokesperson to announce the top 12-point score awarded by the German televote during the final.