Katie McNeil Diamond

Katie McNeil Diamond
Born
Kathryn McNeil

(1970-03-16) March 16, 1970
Smithtown, New York, U.S.
Alma materUniversity at Albany, SUNY
OccupationsTalent manager, producer
Years active1993–present
Spouse
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(m. 2012)​

Katie McNeil Diamond (née McNeil; born March 16, 1970) 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 he and McNeil were engaged. They were married the following year. She has managed Diamond's career since 2012.[8][3]

McNeil Diamond played a central role in the creation of A Beautiful Noise, the 2022 Broadway musical about Diamond's life. At the premiere of Song Sung Blue—a 2025 film that documents the true story of Claire and Mike Sardinas, who formed a Diamond tribute band[9]—director Craig Brewer thanked McNeil Diamond, stating: "We owe this whole movie to her love and support.” [10]

Personal life

McNeil and Diamond live primarily in Beverly Hills, California, and New York City.[11] Active in animal rescue, she is an equestrian and a wildlife photographer.[3][12]

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 (September 7, 2011). "Neil Diamond Engaged to Manager Katie McNeil". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  2. ↑ Ferguson, Maryellen, Smithtown News, Saddle Up, September 2, 1993
  3. 1 2 3 Browne, David (June 3, 2012). "Neil Diamond: The Man, the Music, the Marriage". Parade: Entertainment, Recipes, Health, Life, Holidays. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  4. ↑ Newman, Melinda (August 9, 2003). "Executive Turntable". Billboard. p. 16. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Mission: Man Band, PopMatters". PopMatters. August 5, 2007. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  6. ↑ Blabbermouth (March 16, 2017). "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 July 7, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Neil Diamond at 71 – in fashion and in love". www.telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  8. ↑ D'Zurilla, Christy (September 9, 2011). "Neil Diamond shares engagement news, picture of Katie McNeil". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson on the musical alchemy of "Song Sung Blue" - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. December 14, 2025. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
  10. ↑ "'Song Sung Blue' closes AFI Fest as Hugh Jackman and Craig Brewer share emotional tribute to Neil Diamond". Yahoo Entertainment. October 27, 2025. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Vet 'to the stars' with local roots proud of Neil Diamond". Chicago Tribune. February 6, 2019. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
  12. ↑ "Diamond's Wife a Star-Studded Rider". The West Australian. November 18, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
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