Fresh off Brittany Howard’s show-stoppingGrammy cameo as part of the Levon Helm tribute, knocking her verse of The Band’s “The Weight” out of the park, Alabama Shakes soared to the top of the “Most Searched” list on Google with sensational performances of “Hold On” (which came off as much punk as soul) and “Always Alright” (a newer song that appeared on the soundtrack toSilver Linings Playbook) on Saturday Night Live this weekend. The album zoomed to #2 at iTunes following the appearance and remains there this morning, as “Hold On,” prepares to conquer Top 40 radio. [HitsDailyDouble]