Katie McNeil Diamond
American talent manager
Katie McNeil Diamond (née McNeil; born March 16, 1970) is an American talent manager and long-form music video and concert documentary producer.
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.
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. In 2003 she accepted a job at 10th Street Entertainment and transitioned to artist management. 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.
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, she co-managed Neil Diamond with Irving Azoff.
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