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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Post-effective Amendment No.
1 to Form S-4 (No. 333-32532) and related Prospectus on Form S-8 of Clear
Channel Communications, Inc. pertaining to the registration of 23,348,955 shares
of its common stock of our reports dated March 13, 2000, with respect to the
consolidated financial statements and schedule of Clear Channel Communications,
Inc. included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31,
1999, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
San Antonio, Texas
August 31, 2000
