iHeartRadio Music Awards: Miley Cyrus Shares Lessons of Fake Persona | E! News

Miley Cyrus accepted the Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2026 on March 26, sharing how Hannah Montana's alter ego empowered her as a young singer. “Hannah Montana inspired me so much in my own career," Miley shared. "I fell in love with the idea that you can create a persona that gives you the confidence and the courage to perform authentically, and that sometimes the fake you can actually reveal the real you." Miley—who joins previous winners including Pharrell Williams, Justin Timberlake, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Lady Gaga—explained that innovation for her isn't "about leaving who I've been behind," but rather "about keeping the journey to finding myself a lot of fun." "I've always written songs and told stories because I love it, and winning awards for that work is, of course, rewarding, but it's not my compass," she continued. "Because if it was, I'm sure I'd end up very lost." Miley, who is celebrating her Disney Channel show's 20th anniversary, added, “Younger me is so honored to share this moment with you, and I'm proud to stand here today and tell you how much you mean to me. This really is the life." Full Story: https://www.eonline.com/news/1430205/miley-cyrus-speech-at-iheartradio-music-awards-2026-on-hannah-montana

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