The following year , Cyrus was criticized for her Teen Choice Awards performance , during which she danced atop an ice cream cart -- complete with a pole -- while singing her hit , `` Party in the U.S.A. '' Then Cyrus stunned fans at 2004 's MTV VMAs . But the 20-year - old is far from the first to pull off such a feat . The two are known for their outlandish personalities . And , Cyrus has increasingly worked to shed her Disney image .
Then Cyrus stunned fans at 2004 's MTV VMAs . But the 20-year - old is far from the first to pull off such a feat . The two are known for their outlandish personalities . And , Cyrus has increasingly worked to shed her Disney image .