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1996On January 22, the French government hands to Céline the prestigious Medal of Arts and Letters, rewarding her for having become the French-speaking artist detaining the absolute record of sold discs.
On February 12, Céline receives in France two Victoires de la Musique (Better Song of the year Pour que tu m'aimes encore and Artist French-speaking Interpreter).
In March, her album Falling Into You confirms one brilliant career and reveals the range of her interpreter talents.
Since its release, the album Falling Into You confirmes Céline's status to the rank of the first pop stars in the world. The album was classified in the Top 10 of each of the main countries and reached the #1 in several markets-keys such as the United Kingdom, Australia, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Spain, Sweden, Holland, Norway and more particularly the United States.
Benefiting of Céline's world tour sold out which began in March, 1996 to continue until April, 1997, the album Falling Into You surpassed all the previous sales and all the hits won in the brilliant career of the singer.
On July 19, the event which doubtless crowned Céline's career is her participation in the Opening ceremonies of the 100th Olympic Games in Atlanta. In front of more than 3.5 billion televiewers, Céline performs the hymn of the opening ceremonies title The Power Of The Dream. This eminent honoring to the athletes, written by David Foster, Kenny "Babyface" Edmond and Linda Thompson, quickly becomes the theme song of the Games.


1997On February 26, at the 39th ceremony of Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Falling Into You wins the prize of Better Pop Album and Album of the year. Because You Loved Me is indicated Better Written Song Specially for Film or Television.
On March 24, at the Oscars, besides singing Because you loved me, Céline sings Barbra Streisand's I finally found someone.
On April 17, at the World Music Awards in Monaco, Céline wins three awards.
On May 21, Céline makes an appearance in an episode of 'The Nanny'. The scene takes place in Londre, England.
November 18 marks the release of Let's Talk About Love. The song Tell Him allows to Céline to sing in duet with her idol, Barbra Streisand as well as with Luciano Pavarotti, Carole King, Bee Gees and Sir George Martin.
In its first month of sale, Let Talk About Love is sold to more than twelve million copies.
On December 19, James Cameron's historic film 'Titanic' released in cinema becomes, in the space of some months, the most lucrative film of all the times. Céline had the honor to be connected to this production, by singing the unforgetable theme song My Heart Will Go On. The film 'Titanic' receives later a quantity of Oscar. My Heart Will Go On, interpreted by Céline at the Presentation of the Prices, receives the prize of the Better Original Song, what establishes the final touch of another unforgetable year for Céline.


1998
On March 23, at the Oscars, Céline wins an Oscar in the category Better original song. She sings the winning song My heart will go on.
On April 30, Céline receives officer of the order of Quebec title.
On May 1, she receives the same distinction of the order of Canada.
On September 8, a new French album S'il Suffisait D'Aimer, recorded in February, 1998, releases worldwide. The first song to be diffused on the radio Zora Sourit receives an excellent reception.
On November 3, Céline releases as well a Christmas album These Are Special Times including ten carols.
On November 15, Céline makes an appearance in the 100th episode of 'Touched by an Angel'. During this special appearance, Céline plays her own role, beside the superstar Wynonna.