"Is That a Tear" is a song written by John Jarrard and Kenny Beard, and recorded by American country music artist Tracy Lawrence.

It peaked at number two on the United States Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, while it was a number-one hit in Canada.

[2] "Is That a Tear" is a mid-tempo song prominently featuring the fiddle and steel guitar.

He plays the message over and over again, swearing he heard sadness and regret, or "a tear" in her voice.

Beginning with the ending of the video for "Texas Tornado", then it leads into Lawrence driving a taxicab, and helping a woman follow a group of men for an undisclosed purpose.