American composer Christopher Lennertz achieved a career milestone this weekend by winning the Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics at the 2025 Creative Arts Emmy Awards, thanks to his satirical holiday-themed song “Let’s Put the Christ Back in Christmas” featured in Prime Video’s smash hit series The Boys.
The win marks his first Emmy, adding a prestigious accolade to an already prolific résumé that spans film, television, and video games. The song appears during a cheeky, darkly comedic musical number in The Boys, a series known for its subversive take on superheroes and its sharp social commentary.
Lennertz’s piece stood out for its combination of humor, intricate orchestration, and thematic depth — qualities that resonated with both Emmy voters and the show’s global fanbase. His win represents a rare triumph for comedic music in a category often dominated by dramatic ballads or prestige miniseries themes. In his acceptance speech, Lennertz described the song as “a heartfelt musical satire wrapped in holiday glitter,” and thanked showrunner Eric Kripke, the production team, and the cast for embracing bold creative risks.
“Music can make us laugh, but it can also challenge our perspectives — that’s what I love most about this project,” he said to a standing ovation. He also dedicated the award to his family and his longtime collaborators, noting that “composing for television has never been more exciting or more rewarding.” Lennertz has built an impressive reputation with scores for fan-favorite series like Supernatural, Lost in Space, and Agent Carter, as well as blockbuster video games including Medal of Honor and Mass Effect 3.
His victory underscores the growing recognition of music as a powerful storytelling tool in modern television, where soundtracks increasingly shape tone, emotion, and cultural impact. For The Boys, which continues to break audience records worldwide, Lennertz’s Emmy win further cements the show’s influence on pop culture. Known for pushing boundaries with its biting political satire, graphic action, and unconventional narrative style, the series has now added award-winning music to its legacy.
As The Boys prepares for its highly anticipated fifth season, Lennertz’s triumph signals that its rebellious spirit — and its soundtrack — will remain a driving force in television for years to come.
