It has been nearly 10 years since Taylor Swift’s 1989 World Tour swept the world, but its impact is still going strong. One of the highlights of the tour was Swift’s habit of surprising fans with special musical guests for unforgettable duets. One of those guests was none other than Mary J. Blige. Earlier this month, a clip of Blige and Swift belting out the iconic hit 'Family Affair' during the tour resurfaced online. Fans were blown away as the songstress confidently embraced Blige’s signature rap-singing style. Before long, the performance went viral all over again.

Following the renewed excitement, Blige shared her thoughts on what makes Swift connect so effortlessly and deeply with her listeners.

Mary J. Blige recently sat down for an exclusive chat with PEOPLE, where she talked about what makes Taylor Swift so special to her fans. Blige believes that the 'Cruel Summer' singer has figured out how to connect with people because she is so open and honest in her music. “I think her ability to express herself through her songs and what she's dealing with is what is our connection,” Blige says. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee also mentioned that she does the same thing in her own music.

Blige also recalled some great memories from the time Swift asked her to join her on stage during the 1989 World Tour. She was totally “shocked” when she got the call from the pop queen. And it was not just Blige who was surprised – fans were completely shocked by their duet too, even though it happened years ago. Not just the 1989 Tour, Swift also got a lot of praise from fellow musicians for her Eras Tour.

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For instance, Michael Bublé praised Swift for her incredible ability to connect with her audience after attending the Eras Tour last year.

Michael Bublé, known for having one of the smoothest voices in music, was at one of the last concerts of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in his hometown of Vancouver. Reflecting on the show, he shared that it was something completely different from anything he had ever seen before, and it might be something he would never see again. “The power of connection and the shared experience between generations is a testament to Taylor's incredible talents,” Bublé said, showing just how much he admired what she does.

It was not just Bublé in the crowd – many other celebrities turned up to show their support for Swift as well. From Halsey to Selena Gomez, the Eras Tour turned into a major celebrity hotspot, attracting the biggest names in the music world. And now the love and respect that Mary J. Blige has for Swift just goes to show how the songstress has the rare ability to captivate not only her fans but fellow stars as well.

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