Clear Channel Radio's Stripped Redefines Rob Thomas' Solo Work

-- Unique Arrangement from Multi-Platinum Recording Artist Available On-Demand on 200 Station Web Sites

Clear Channel Online Music & Radio today announced thatmulti-platinum selling recording artist Rob Thomas is the latestartist to be featured in the Stripped breakthrough video series ofsignature online in-studio performances available exclusively throughClear Channel Radio station Web sites.

Beginning today, Rob Thomas' intimate live performance will beavailable on 200 Clear Channel Radio station Web sites across thecountry. Through Stripped, Rob Thomas delivers unique rearrangementsof songs from his debut solo album, "...Something To Be"(Melisma/Atlantic), including "Lonely No More," "When The HeartacheEnds" and "I Am An Illusion." He also treats fans to a brand newversion of matchbox twenty's "3AM" and a cover of Madonna's popclassic "Borderline."

Stations across the country and of various formats including pop,adult contemporary, rock and even news/talk are participating. Popularstations in the top three radio markets dedicated to running RobThomas' Stripped performance include:

-- New York: Z-100 WHTZ-FM; Lite fm WLTW-FM

-- Los Angeles: STAR 98.7 KYSR-FM; KBIG-FM, KIIS-FM,

-- Chicago: the lite 93.9 WLIT-FM; KISS 103.5 WKSC-FM

"Rob Thomas' Stripped performance is honest and pure," said EvanHarrison, executive vice president of Clear Channel Radio and head ofthe company's Online Music & Radio unit. "I was especially blown awayby his interpretation of 'Borderline.'"

The performance is being promoted through on-air, online ande-mail campaigns from participating stations.

All Stripped performances are shot live in New York and LosAngeles with four to six hand-held cameras in a widescreen and 24pformat to capture the bare essence of each performance. The distinctset designs are minimal to depict the intimacy of the event. Artistsfrom a wide range of formats including pop, adult contemporary, urban,country and rock formats will participate in Stripped sessions. Eachperformance provides a unique interpretation of the artist and theirmusic. Currently, John Legend, Gavin DeGraw and Jesse McCartney arepart of the Stripped series.

Artists wishing to participate should contact Peter Harper at818-566-6174.

About Clear Channel Online Music & Radio

A division of Clear Channel Radio, this unit is focused onbringing terrestrial radio listeners online to the Web sites of thecompany's network of approximately 1,200 radio stations. Nearly tenmillion unique visitors per month choose Clear Channel Radio's onlineand on-demand music programming, which now includes videos ofsignature in-studio performances as well as live concerts, exclusiveaccess to new releases and a full podcast roster of top-rated radiosegments. Almost 400 Clear Channel Radio station Web sites, includingall of the company's stations in the top 25 markets, streamterrestrial broadcasts online. Over 400 Clear Channel Radio stationsites are live with redesigned interfaces, extending to the Internet,the company's focus on improving the value of radio through lessclutter.

About Clear Channel Radio

Clear Channel Radio is a leading radio company focused on servinglocal communities across the U.S. with more than 110 million listenerschoosing Clear Channel Radio programming each week. The company'soperations include radio broadcasting, syndication and independentmedia representation. Clear Channel Radio is a division of ClearChannel Communications, Inc. (NYSE:CCU), a leading global media andentertainment company. More information on the company can be found atwww.clearchannel.com.

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