1 EXHIBIT 23.3 CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the use of our reports dated (i) February 10, 1997 with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Capstar Radio Broadcasting Partners, Inc. and Subsidiaries, the Predecessor Company of Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc. and Subsidiaries, and formerly known as Commodore Media, Inc. and Subsidiaries, (ii) February 3, 1997 with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Southern Star Communications, Inc., formerly known as Osborn Communications Corporation, and (iii) February 16, 1997 with respect to the combined financial statements of Mountain Lakes Broadcasting, L.L.C., all included in the Registration Statement (Form S-4) and related Prospectus of Capstar Broadcasting Partners, Inc. for the registration of 1,000,000 shares of 12% Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock. ERNST & YOUNG LLP New York, New York August 5, 1997