Katie McNeil Diamond | |
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 McNeil Diamond in 2022 | |
| Born | Kathryn McNeil March 16, 1970 Smithtown, NY, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University at Albany, SUNY |
| Occupation(s) | Talent manager, producer |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse | |
Katie McNeil Diamond is an American talent manager and long-form music video and concert documentary producer. [1]
McNeil was born and raised in Smithtown, New York. She was a horseback rider as a child, and rode competitively throughout high school. She attended University at Albany, SUNY, graduating in 1993 with a degree in communication. [2]
McNeil began her career as an intern at MTV and later served as executive producer of television and home video at House of Blues Entertainment. [3] In 2003 she accepted a job at 10th Street Entertainment and transitioned to artist management. [4] As an artist manager and the head of media at 10th Street, she worked with artists including Mötley Crüe, Blondie, Hanson and Buckcherry. In 2007 she starred as herself -- a "ball busting exec" -- on the VH1 reality show, Mission: Man Band. [5]
McNeil was hired as a manager at Azoff Entertainment in 2007. In addition to working with Guns N' Roses, 30 Seconds to Mars, and other artists, [6] she co-managed Neil Diamond with Irving Azoff. She lobbied Azoff to work with Diamond, stating in a 2012 interview that professionally, managing Diamond would be a "feather in her cap." [7] Diamond and McNeil began dating in 2009, and in 2011 Diamond announced he and McNeil were engaged. They were married the following year. She has managed Diamond's career since 2012. [8] [3]
McNeil and Diamond live primarily in Beverly Hills, California and New York City. [9] She is active in animal rescue, an avid equestrian, and a wildlife photographer. [3] [10]
| Year | Project | Artist | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Live from the House of Blues | Public Enemy | Executive producer |
| 2003 | Lewd, Crüed & Tattooed | Mötley Crüe | Executive producer |
| Alive in Seattle | Heart | Executive producer | |
| 2004 | Underneath Acoustic | Hanson | Executive producer |
| 2005 | Carnival of Sins - Live | Mötley Crüe | Executive producer |
| 2007 | Return from Bangleonia | The Bangles | Producer |
| 2009 | Hot August Night/NYC | Neil Diamond | Executive producer |