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                                                                      EXHIBIT 16


September 27, 2000


Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.  20549

Commissioners:

We have read the statements made by Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc. (copy
attached), which we understand will be filed with the Commission, pursuant to
Item 4 of Form 8-K, as part of the Company's Form 8-K report dated September 26,
2000. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K.

Very truly yours,



PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Dallas, Texas