Sopho Khalvashi (Georgian: სოფო ხალვაში [sɔpʰɔ xɑlvɑʃi]; born 31 May 1986 in Batumi, Adjara) is a Georgian musician. She comes from a family of Adjarian origin. It was announced on December 12, 2006 that she would represent her home nation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2007. The song "Visionary Dream" was Georgia's first entry into the contest. The song was previously called "My Story".
In the semifinal on May 10, 2007 she finished eighth; as one of the Top 10 qualifiers she secured a spot for Georgia in the final. In the final on May 12, 2007, she finished 12th, earning maximum points from one country, Lithuania.
She claimed third prize at the commercial song contest "New Wave" 2006 in Jūrmala, Latvia. After success there she signed a contract with Russian management agency "ARS" led by Russian composer Igor Krutoy, and returned in triumph to her homeland, where she immediately received an offer from the Imedi TV channel to host local talent show "On Imedi's waves".
| Preceded by none |
Georgia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 |
Succeeded by Diana Gurtskaya with Peace Will Come |