[1] In 1956, he won a talent contest promoted by the Future Farmers of America,[1] which earned him an appearance on the Louisiana Hayride.
[2] Luman toured frequently in the 1960s and 1970s, and became popular in Las Vegas, with an act that combined country and rockabilly.
He signed with Epic Records in 1968, and had several hits with them, including "Lonely Women Make Good Lovers" and "Still Loving You".
Luman's other country hits included "Ain't Got Time to Be Unhappy", (1968) "Ballad of Two Brothers" (with Autry Inman, 1968), "When You Say Love" (1972), "Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)" (1973), "Proud Of You Baby" (1975), and "The Pay Phone" (1977).
After his death, Bear Family Records released several compilations of his songs, including More of the Rocker, Still Rockin' and Carnival Rock.
[2] His song "Lonely Women Make Good Lovers" was featured in the 1988 drama film Rain Man.