Katie McNeil Diamond
McNeil Diamond in 2022
Born
Kathryn McNeil

1970 (age 53–54)
NationalityAmerican
Alma materUniversity at Albany, SUNY
Occupation(s)Talent manager, producer
Years active1993–present
Spouse
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(m. 2012)​

Katie McNeil Diamond is an American talent manager and long-form music video and concert documentary producer.[1]

Early life and education

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]

Career

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 via Twitter that he and McNeil were engaged.[8] They were married in 2012. Although she resigned from her position at Azoff Entertainment she continued to manage Diamond.[3]

Personal life

McNeil and Diamond live primarily in Beverly Hills, California and New York City.[9] She is active in animal rescue and is an avid equestrian. An amateur wildlife photographer,[3][10] she frequently shares her photos on Twitter.[11]

Selected videography

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

References

  1. ↑ Fernandez, Sofia M (2011-09-07). "Neil Diamond Engaged to Manager Katie McNeil". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2022-07-06.
  2. ↑ Ferguson, Maryellen, Smithtown News, Saddle Up, September 2, 1993
  3. 1 2 3 Browne, David (2012-06-03). "Neil Diamond: The Man, the Music, the Marriage". Parade: Entertainment, Recipes, Health, Life, Holidays. Retrieved 2022-07-06.
  4. ↑ Newman, Melinda (August 9, 2003). "Executive Turntable". Billboard. p. 16. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Mission: Man Band, PopMatters". PopMatters. 2007-08-05. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
  6. ↑ Blabbermouth (2017-03-16). "DJ ASHBA Says He 'Took SLASH's Spot' In GUNS N' ROSES, Claims He Had To Be Talked Into Auditioning For Band". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
  7. ↑ "Neil Diamond at 71 – in fashion and in love". www.telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
  8. ↑ D'Zurilla, Christy (2011-09-09). "Neil Diamond shares engagement news, picture of Katie McNeil". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
  9. ↑ "Vet 'to the stars' with local roots proud of Neil Diamond". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
  10. ↑ "Diamond's Wife a Star-Studded Rider". The West Australian. 2015-11-18. Retrieved 2022-07-06.
  11. ↑ "Katie McNeil Diamond on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
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