due to the ongoing war between the two countries. She performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" during Vice President Joe Biden's official visit to Georgia. Eurovision Song Contest 2010 Nizharadze was chosen by GPB to represent Georgia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010. An open call for songs was launched, and over 100 entries submitted, the broadcasting authorities selected six, that were all performed by her in a national final on 27 February in the Tbilisi Even Hall. "Shine" was voted as the winner. 2010: After Eurovision In celebration of her performance at Eurovision, President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili suggested that Nizharadze was being considered for appointment as the nation's Minister of Culture. Nizharadze performs at events throughout Europe and Asia. She has sung duets with José Carreras, Andrea Bocelli, Chris de Burgh and Julio Iglesias. In 2013 she recorded a single "When We Danced." She released a new album with this single and also with Eurovision Song Contest hit "Shine" in March 2014. In 2016 she was a judge at the Georgian format of X Factor alongside Nika Gvaramia, Nina Sublatti and Giorgi Gabunia. Awards and achievements 1995: "Crystal fir tree", the international festival nominated at the "Best Vocal" category 1996: Special award – "The League", the first Georgian festival; award owner at the festival Mini La Scala 1997: participant of "Crystal note" International Festival in Moscow (850 anniversary of Moscow city) 1999: Diploma of the First category for the best vocal within the frame of the festival "Pushkin weeks"; Diploma of the Tbilisi Mayor's Office for the "Unique vocal features” 1998: 2001- Scholarship of President Eduard Shevardnadze 2000: "Golden Star" for the best vocal granted by Forte Cinematographic Studio and Star Scale Studio 2003–2004: leading part in the musical The Wedding of the Jays 2004–2006: leading part on Roméo et Juliette, de la Haine à l'Amour The Musical 2005: participant, a finalist of the young pop star contest at the New Wave Festival 2005–2007: leading parts in shows and production of RATI; was invited for Esmeralda part to the Musical Notre Dame De Paris 2010: performed a duet with José Carreras, extract from the musical West Side Story 2010: performed with Chris De Burgh 2011: performed with Andrea Bocelli 2012: performed a duet with Julio Iglesias 2012–2013: leading role in Redha Bentifour's musical Melodies of Vera District 2013: recorded single "When We Danced" and a music video with the participation