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EXHIBIT 23.3
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the use of our report dated February 28, 2000, with respect to the
consolidated financial statements and related financial statement schedule of
SFX Entertainment, Inc. as of December 31, 1999 and 1998 and for each of the
three years in the period ended December 31, 1999, incorporated by reference
from Clear Channel Communications, Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June
14, 2000, previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in the
this Post-effective Amendment No. 1 to Form S-4 (No. 333-32532) and related
Prospectus thereto on Form S-8 of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. for the
registration of 23,348,955 shares of its common stock.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
New York, New York
August 31, 2000
