Georgia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011  Georgia participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf, Germany, selecting their entry through a televised national final. This was the country's fourth participation in the contest since 2007. Singers and songwriters are asked to send in their songs, the lyrics of which need to be either in Georgian or in English language, until the 5 February. Both the authors and the singers have to be Georgian citizens to be eligible. On 13 February 2011, Boris Bedia and Keti Orjonikidze have withdrawn their entries. On 18 February 2011, Tako Gachechiladze withdrew due to health problems. The final was held on 19 February 2011 at the 1TV Studios in Tbilisi, hosted by Teimuraz Kvirkvelia. The winner was chosen by televoting (50%) & an "expert" jury (50%).