of Auto-tune the News series.
Byron Hill – country and pop music songwriter
Andrew Hubner – novelist
Lisa Lynn Masters – actress
The Nude Party – Six-piece American folk/indie rock band, formed while they were students at Appalachian State in 2012
Tim Pratt – American science fiction and fantasy writer, poet, and 2007 winner of the Hugo Award, among other awards
Rainbow Kitten Surprise – Members attended and agreed on a deal with Split Rail Records, a label at Appalachian State's Hayes School of Music.
Kate Rhudy – singer, songwriter, and musician
Jason Roberts – guitarist known for collaborations with Norah Jones
Douglas Sarine – co-creator of Ask a Ninja
Mary Ellen Snodgrass – author, two-time New York Public Library award winner
Whitney Thore – TV personality
David Weber – science fiction and fantasy author
Gary Wheeler – film director and producer
Gene Wooten – Nashville Dobro player and session musician
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Sam Adams – professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour
Jane Albright – women's …
