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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. 333-38582) on Form S-8 of Clear Channel Communications, Inc.
pertaining to the registration of 6,500,000 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
July 31, 2000
