Original sentence: For Raitt, the song was notoriously difficult to sing, due to its required vocal range, difficult phrasing and breathing, and the emotional content involved.It has become a popular selection for contestants in televised singing competitions such as American Idol, Nashville Star, and Rock Star: INXS
Edited sentence: Despite the song's challenges, it has become a popular selection for contestants in televised singing competitions such as American Idol, Nashville Star, and Rock Star: INXS.The song is notoriously difficult to sing, due to its required vocal range, difficult phrasing and breathing, and the emotional content involved