Prior to the 2016 contest, Azerbaijan had participated in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest three times since its first entry in 2013, winning the contest in 2013 with the song "Yaşa" performed by Farid Hasanov. In 2015, Mehman Tagiyev represented the nation with the song "Istanbul", placing seventh with 155 points. The Azerbaijani broadcaster, Azad Azerbaijan TV (ATV), broadcasts the event within Azerbaijan and organizes the selection process for the nation's entry. ATV confirmed their intentions to participate at the 2016 Turkvision Song Contest on 29 March 2016. Azerbaijan has selected their entries for the Turkvision Song Contest through national finals in the past.