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EXHIBIT 23.5
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in the Proxy
Statement of SFX Entertainment, Inc. that is made a part of the Registration
Statement on Form S-4 and related Prospectus of Clear Channel Communications,
Inc. dated June 5, 2000 for the registration of its common stock and to the
incorporation by reference therein 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.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
San Antonio, Texas
May 31, 2000
