Georgia has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 12 times , debuting at the 2007 contest . Georgia planned to participate in 2009 , but decided to withdraw after the European Broadcasting Union demanded it re-write its song which made reference to the Russian prime minister , Vladimir Putin . Georgia has reached the final on seven occasions , achieving two top ten placements , with Sofia Nizharadze ( ) and Eldrine ( ) both finishing ninth
2007 contest
Eurovision Song Contest 2007
Georgia in the Eurovision Song Contest