Slovenia in the Eurovision Song Contest 1997
Slovenia competed in the Eurovision Song Contest 1997, represented by Tanja Ribič and the song "Zbudi se". Ribič was the winner of the 1997 EMA contest, organised by Slovene broadcaster Radiotelevizija Slovenija (RTVSLO). Before Eurovision. EMA 1997. "EMA 1997" was the 3rd edition of the Slovenian national final format "Evrovizijska Melodija (EMA)". The competition was used by RTV Slovenija to select Slovenia's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 1997. Competing entries. The competition featured thirteen competing songs written by composers who RTV Slovenija invited for the competition. The composers both created the  song and selected the performer for their entry. The invited composers were: Final. EMA 1997 took place on 22 February 1997 at the RTV Slovenija studios in Ljubljana, hosted by Mojca Mavec. A public vote selected "Zbudi se" performed by Tanja Ribič as the winner. At Eurovision. At Eurovision Ribič performed 6th in the running order, following Ireland and preceding Switzerland. At the close of the voting she received 60 points, placing 10th of the 25 competing entries. The Slovene jury awarded its 12 points to Russia.