EXHIBIT 99.1

           MARK MAYS NAMED INTERIM CEO OF CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS


SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, MAY 7, 2004 - Lowry Mays, Chairman and CEO, and the Board of
Directors of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (NYSE:CCU) today announced the
appointment of Mark P. Mays as interim CEO, effective immediately. Mark Mays has
served as Clear Channel's President and COO since 1993.

"I have decided to take some time off to focus on my health, so that when I come
back, I am at 100%," said Lowry Mays. "While I am gone, I have complete
confidence in Mark along with all of the managers at Clear Channel to keep
things running smoothly."

"We are pleased that Lowry will be taking as much time as he needs to completely
recover from his recent surgery," said Mark Mays. "Our record first quarter
results show that we have a deep management team in place across all Clear
Channel operating units, with the very best people in the industries we serve."

Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (NYSE:CCU) is a global media and
entertainment company specializing in "gone from home" entertainment and
information services for local communities and premiere opportunities for
advertisers. Based in San Antonio, Texas, the company's businesses include
radio, outdoor displays, live entertainment events and venues, and television
stations.

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