Extreme Mako-ver: Warner Chappell Coord./A&R Bethany Mako has joined Songs & Daughters as its first full-time staffer in the role of Mgr./Creative. "I have looked up to Nicolle [Galyon] since I first moved to Nashville almost eight years ago, and I have always admired her work ethic and passion for what she does," said Mako. Adds Galyon, "I was lucky enough to meet Bethany through my publisher, Warner Chappell, and it feels so natural for her to grow with me into my own publishing and label venture." Mako joined WCM as an intern in 2016 and rose to her most recent position Jan. 2021. Reach her here. No word on the position at WCM.