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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.1

                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in the
Registration Statement on Form S-3 dated July 21, 2000 and related Prospectus of
Clear Channel Communications, Inc. for the registration of its securities 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.




                                       ERNST & YOUNG LLP

San Antonio, Texas
July 20, 2000