Georgia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009

Georgia in the
Eurovision Song Contest 2009
Eurovision Song Contest 2009
Participating broadcasterGeorgian Public Broadcaster (GPB)
Country Georgia
Selection processNational final
Selection date18 February 2009
Competing entry
Song"We Don't Wanna Put In"
ArtistStephane and 3G
Songwriters
  • Stephane Mgebrishvili
  • Bibi Kvachadze
Placement
Final resultWithdrawn
Participation chronology
◄2008 2009 2010►

Georgia was set to be represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 with the song "We Don't Wanna Put In", written by Stephane Mgebrishvili and Bibi Kvachadze, and performed by the group Stephane and 3G. The Georgian participating broadcaster, Georgian Public Broadcaster (GPB), held a national final in order to select its entry for the contest. An open call for submissions was held which resulted in the shortlisting of ten entries that were presented to the public during a televised production on 18 February 2009. The results of a public televote combined with the votes of an expert jury resulted in the selection of "We Don't Wanna Put In" performed by Stephane and 3G as the Georgian entry.

Georgia was drawn to compete in the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest which took place on 12 May 2009. However, on 11 March, GPB announced its withdrawal from the contest after "We Don't Wanna Put In" was rejected by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) for perceived political references to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.