Miley Cyrus celebrated the 20th anniversary of Hannah Montana with a heartfelt speech at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards. She expressed her gratitude for the show's character and its fans. The singer also acknowledged the importance of creating a persona that gives you the courage to perform authentically. She acknowledged that winning awards for artistic work is not the primary reward, but making art that reaches the hearts of people who may never meet brings a joy.