Nodiko Tatishvili
A Georgian pop star whose powerful voice carried his nation's hopes onto the Eurovision stage, finishing a historic second in 2013.
Born 1986 (age 40)·Georgian singer·Birthday: November 5·Millennials
Biography
Nodiko Tatishvili won the Georgian talent show 'Geostar' in 2006, launching his career in modern Georgian pop music. His smooth, resonant voice and charismatic stage presence carried him to a continental peak in 2013. That year, he partnered with singer Sopho Gelovani to represent Georgia in the Eurovision Song Contest. Their performance of 'Waterfall' was a sleek, dramatic affair that captivated audiences and secured a second-place finish, one of Georgia's best results in the competition. Beyond Eurovision, Tatishvili has maintained a steady output of popular albums and singles in Georgia. He often blends contemporary pop with subtle nods to traditional musicality, remaining a leading entertainer in the Caucasus region.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Nodiko was born in 1986, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Nodiko Was Born
The biggest hits of 1986
#1 Movie
Top Gun
Best Picture
Platoon
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Nodiko's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1986Born
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1991Started school
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1999Became a teenager
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2002Could drive
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2004Could vote
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Turned 21
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2016Turned 30
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2026Turned 40
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Placed 2nd for Georgia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 with Sopho Gelovani.
- Won the Georgian music competition 'Geostar' in 2006, launching his career.
- Has released multiple successful albums as a solo artist in Georgia.
Did You Know?
He is a trained dentist, having studied dentistry at Tbilisi State University.
He served as a judge on the Georgian version of 'The X Factor'.
His 2013 Eurovision entry 'Waterfall' was co-written by a Swedish songwriting team.
“My voice is my instrument, and I use it to share my country's heart.”
