Google Maps is one of the first things that comes to our mind when we are lost. Have you ever wondered who is the female voice behind the GPS systems that calmly guide you? Singer, motivational speaker, voiceover artist and songwriter Karen Elizabeth Jacobsen is behind the voice that never leads us astray.

Sometimes voice directions aren't downloaded or must be updated on your phone or tablet. When this happens, you'll hear a chime instead of voice directions. Make sure you're connected to the internet. If you have a strong internet connection, voice directions will download faster.