CMT REVEALS COMPLETE CAST AND FIRST SNEAK PEEK FOR "REDNECK ISLAND: BATTLE AT THE LAKE," PREMIERING JANUARY 28 AT 10PM ET/PT

12 Fan-Favorite Veterans and 12 New Faces Will Compete for the Prize in CMT's Long-Running Competition Series Hosted By Wrestling Icon Steve Austin and TV Personality Melissa Rycroft

NASHVILLE - January 19, 2016 - CMT has announced the 24 contestants that will compete for the ultimate prize and glory at "Redneck Island: Battle at the Lake," premiering January 28 at 10 p.m., ET/PT. The half-veteran, half-rookie cast will duke it out, with plenty of drama in tow, for the $100,000 cash prize and a chance at the winning title. Also returning as master of ceremonies is wrestling icon Steve Austin, along with new co-host and TV personality Melissa Rycroft. Things heat up fast as an epic showdown between two of the game's toughest competitors will go head-to-head to avoid elimination in the premiere episode.

Returning fan-favorites Becky, Bradley, Cody, Heather, Hunter, Jorden, Josh, Lucas, Margaret, Nicole, Riley and Tessa are back with a point to prove and pre-established relationships (and breakups!) that are sure to be tested by the 12 new faces ready to give the veterans a run for their money: Bo, Brittney, Caleb, Connar, Deidre, Dustin, Dutch, Gary, Katie, Kayla, Shane and Tuff.

For the full rundown of all 24 of this season's contestants, visit the official show page at CMT.com.

REDNECK ISLAND is executive produced by Christian Sarabia and Fred Birkhead from 51 Minds Entertainment, along with Steve Austin from Broken Skull Ranch Productions. Jayson Dinsmore and Morgan Selzer serve as executive producers for CMT.

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